Struggle Session

Originally posted 10/22/22Hello spooky friends! Leslie and Jamie Peck are back to talk vamps. On this edition of Vampire Castle we sink our fangs into the the bloody, sexy, and surprisingly great Interview with the Vampire TV series. Lestat, Louis, and Claudia are back in prestige TV form, and it slays.Tune: cumgirl8 - Pluck Me https://twitter.com/cumgirl8_ Thank you so much for your subscriptions, support, and kind words.Support the show by subscribing: http://patreon.com/strugglesession http://strugglesession.substack.com https://strugglesession.supercast.com/Send an email or voicemail to thestrugglesession@gmail.com Leslie would love to hear from you!Keep up with and contact Leslie: https://msha.ke/lleeiiiStruggle Session Theme by Brendan James: https://thegreatvorelli.bandcamp.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/struggle-session--5842028/support.

Get the full episode by subscring at http://sesh.showOn today's special two-part episode Leslie chats with Josie Riesman, author of the New York Times Best Seller Ringmaster: Vince McMahon and the Unmaking of America about the apparent downfall of Vince McMahon. Ringmaster was one of my favorite books of last year and you don’t have to know or care about wrestling to enjoy our conversation.After that, in a special bonus for wrestling fans, Bryan Quinby stops by once again to talk some of the recent happenings in AEW including the CM Punk and Jungle Boy footage.Thank you so much for your subscriptions, support, and kind words. Support the show by subscribing: http://patreon.com/strugglesession http://strugglesession.substack.com https://strugglesession.supercast.com/Send an email or voicemail to thestrugglesession@gmail.com Leslie would love to hear from you!Guest links: https://abrahamriesman.com/ringmaster https://www.patreon.com/MurderXBryanAdditional reading: https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2022/06/vince-mcmahon-accused-of-rape-by-first-female-wwe-referee.htmlhttps://wrestlenomics.com/2024/02/01/timeline-of-wwe-sexual-misconduct-allegations-vince-mcmahon-resignations/Keep up with and contact Leslie: https://msha.ke/lleeiiiStruggle Session Theme by Brendan James:https://thegreatvorelli.bandcamp.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/struggle-session--5842028/support.

FX's acclaimed police drama The Shield presented a darker and more realistic depiction of policing. On today’s episode I had a great conversation with Joe Mayall about the series and his article Twenty Years Ago, The Shield Captured the Brokenness of American Policing. Read it here: https://jacobin.com/2023/12/the-shield-tv-policing-lapd-torture-law-enforcement-reviewI also give a quick review of Civil War, Fallout, and The First Omen.Thank you so much for your subscriptions, support, and kind words. Support the show by subscribing: http://patreon.com/strugglesession http://strugglesession.substack.com https://strugglesession.supercast.com/Send an email or voicemail to thestrugglesession@gmail.com Leslie would love to hear from you!Guest links: https://www.joewrote.com/Keep up with and contact Leslie: https://msha.ke/lleeiiiStruggle Session Theme by Brendan James:https://thegreatvorelli.bandcamp.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/struggle-session--5842028/support.

On today’s episode I had a great conversation with returning champion Jesse Hawken. We discuss the recent stumbles and possible downfall of Disney’s MCU. We talk about the box office failure of The Marvels, the production hell of Mahershala Ali's Blade, and the Zionist superhero that may be holding up the next Captain America. All that plus a brief update with Jesse on The Beatles and their final single "Now and Then."Thank you so much for your subscriptions, support, and kind words. Support the show by subscribing: http://patreon.com/strugglesession http://strugglesession.substack.com https://strugglesession.supercast.com/Send an email or voicemail to thestrugglesession@gmail.com Leslie would love to hear from you!Guest links: https://www.patreon.com/junkfilterAdditional material:James Gray on Theatrical via Deadline: https://twitter.com/DEADLINE/status/1528305125554536448Crisis at Marvel: Jonathan Majors Back-Up Plans, ‘The Marvels’ Reshoots, Reviving Original Avengers and More Issues Revealed by Tatian Siegel: https://archive.is/B9n0yFear of a Black Superhero by Leslie Lee III: https://inthesetimes.com/article/black-captain-america-the-falcon-and-the-winter-soldierKeep up with and contact Leslie: https://msha.ke/lleeiiiStruggle Session Theme by Brendan James:https://thegreatvorelli.bandcamp.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/struggle-session--5842028/support.

Originally published 05/21/23: Get your multipass ready! Jack, Leslie, and Aaron are diving in to Luc Besson's 1997 sci-fi action romance, The Fifth Element.Thank you so much for your subscriptions, support, and kind words. Support the show by subscribing: http://patreon.com/strugglesession http://strugglesession.substack.com https://strugglesession.supercast.com/Send an email or voicemail to thestrugglesession@gmail.comLeslie would love to hear from you! Keep up with and contact Leslie: https://msha.ke/lleeiiiStruggle Session Theme by Brendan James: https://thegreatvorelli.bandcamp.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/struggle-session--5842028/support.

On today's episode Leslie is joined by Aaron Thorpe (Trillibillies) to talk about the upcoming films of 2024. We take a look Dune: Part Two, Furiosa: A Mad Max Story, Alex Garland's Civil War, Grand Theft Auto 6, and more. Thank you so much for your subscriptions, support, and kind words. Support the show by subscribing: http://patreon.com/strugglesession http://strugglesession.substack.com https://strugglesession.supercast.com/Send an email or voicemail to thestrugglesession@gmail.comLeslie would love to hear from you! Keep up with and contact Leslie: https://msha.ke/lleeiiiStruggle Session Theme by Brendan James: https://thegreatvorelli.bandcamp.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/struggle-session--5842028/support.

Thank you so much for your subscriptions, support, and kind words. Next new episode: RIP MCU with Jesse Hawken this Friday!Originally Released 7/21/21:Watch this along with the extended edition of Fast Five (or the regular version, there are only a few seconds of difference)Leslie and Bryan of Street Fight Radio are doing a special commentary series for the summer! We're watching some of the most badass movies of all time, and you pick the films! Support the show by subscribing: http://patreon.com/strugglesession http://strugglesession.supercast.com http://strugglesession.substack.comKeep up with and contactLeslie: https://msha.ke/lleeiiiJack: http://jack.lolStruggle Session Theme by Brendan James: https://thegreatvorelli.bandcamp.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/struggle-session--5842028/support.

Originally Released April 11, 2020On this special commentary episode Jack and Leslie are joined by Nick Wiger and Mike Mitchell of Doughboys to watch Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back.Thank you so much for your subscriptions, support, and kind words.Support the show by subscribing: http://patreon.com/strugglesession http://strugglesession.supercast.com http://strugglesession.substack.comSend an email or voicemail to thestrugglesession@gmail.com Leslie would love to hear from you!Keep up with and contactLeslie: https://msha.ke/lleeiiiJack: http://jack.lolStruggle Session Theme by Brendan James: https://thegreatvorelli.bandcamp.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/struggle-session--5842028/support.

Today we have a special spooky episode with best selling writer and critic, the author of Manhunt and the upcoming Cuckoo, Gretchen Felker Martin! We discuss Evil Dead, Hellraiser, Cormac McCarthy, Riddick, and more.Thank you so much for your subscriptions, support, and kind words.Support the show by subscribing: http://patreon.com/strugglesession http://sesh.plus http://strugglesession.substack.comSend an email or voicemail to thestrugglesession@gmail.com Leslie would love to hear from you!Book recommendations: Brainwyrms by Alison Rumfitt, Wilding by Melanie Tem, Leech by Hiron Ennes, Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke And Other Misfortunes by Eric LaRocca, My Soul To Keep by Tananarive Due, Man with No Name by Laird BarronKeep up with and contactLeslie: https://msha.ke/lleeiiiJack: http://jack.lolStruggle Session Theme by Brendan James: https://thegreatvorelli.bandcamp.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/struggle-session--5842028/support.

Get bonus episodes like this when they release and support the show by subscribing! http://sesh.plus or http://patreon.com/strugglesession or http://strugglesession.substack.comOriginally released 10/18/2020On today's special commentary episode Matt Christman of Chapo Trap House joins for John Carpenter's They Live.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/struggle-session--5842028/support.

Today we have a mega-sized two part show! First up writer Brian Solomon (Blood and Fire) tells us about the late, great Terry Funk.On the bonus half Jay Baker of The Left Fist joins us to talk about the AEW and CM Punk drama and The Rock and John Cena going back to wrestling during the SAG strike.Support the show by subscribing: http://patreon.com/strugglesession http://sesh.plus http://strugglesession.substack.comSend an email or voicemail to thestrugglesession@gmail.comLeslie would love to hear from you!Brian: https://brianrsolomon.wixsite.com Jay: https://linktr.ee/theleftfistKeep up with and contact Leslie: https://msha.ke/lleeiiiJack: http://jack.lolStruggle Session Theme by Brendan James: https://thegreatvorelli.bandcamp.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/struggle-session--5842028/support.

On today's bonus episode Jack Allison, Leslie Lee III, and Shannon Strucci are joined by returning guest Sean T. Collins to talk about one of the best '80s action movies Road House.Orignally Broadcast 04/15/20Support the show and get access to hundreds of others ad free by subscribing: http://patreon.com/strugglesession http://sesh.plus http://strugglesession.substack.comFind Sean's Road House essays at patreon.com/theseantcollinsLeslie has been sick with long COVID, thank you so much for your patience and support. He talked about it on The Katie Halper Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSLvtUv40LcSend us an email or voicemail to thestrugglesession@gmail.com Leslie would love to hear from you!Keep up with and contact Leslie: https://msha.ke/lleeiii Jack: http://jack.lolStruggle Session Theme 1 by Intellectual Dark Wave: https://intellectualdarkwave.bandcamp.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/struggle-session--5842028/support.

Returning guest Chris Person (Highlight Reel) joins Leslie to discuss Larian Studios' hit CRPG Baldur's Gate 3. We also get into Armored Core 6, Starfield, and the lay-offs at Bioware.Support the show by subscribing: http://patreon.com/strugglesession http://sesh.plus http://strugglesession.substack.comSend an email or voicemail to thestrugglesession@gmail.com Leslie would love to hear from you! Check out Chris' channel Highlight Reel: https://www.youtube.com/@HighlightReel Keep up with and contact Leslie: https://msha.ke/lleeiiiJack: http://jack.lolStruggle Session Theme by Brendan James: https://thegreatvorelli.bandcamp.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/struggle-session--5842028/support.

On this episode of Vampire Castle Jamie and Leslie discuss vampire hunting classics Blade and Blade II. Blade: Trinity can go ice skate uphill. Support the show and get access to a dozen episodes with Jamie and hundreds of others ad free by subscribing: http://patreon.com/strugglesession http://sesh.plus http://strugglesession.substack.comOriginally aired February 7th, 2020Leslie has been sick with long COVID, thank you so much for your patience and support. He talked about it on The Katie Halper Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSLvtUv40LcSend us an email or voicemail to thestrugglesession@gmail.com Leslie would love to hear from you!Keep up with and contact Leslie: https://msha.ke/lleeiii Jack: http://jack.lolVampire Castle Theme by Intellectual Dark Wave: https://intellectualdarkwave.bandcamp.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/struggle-session--5842028/support.

Welcome back to Struggle Session. On today's episode Jack and Leslie discuss the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, review The Flash and Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One Twitter’s unending death spiral. Support the show by subscribing: http://patreon.com/strugglesession http://sesh.plus http://strugglesession.substack.comLeslie has been sick with long COVID, thank you so much for your patience and support. He talked about it on The Katie Halper Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSLvtUv40LcSend us an email or voicemail to thestrugglesession@gmail.com Leslie would love to hear from you!Hear Leslie discuss the direct-to-video classic Death Ring on Bill and Rob's: An Excellent Adventure: Death Ring (1992) with Leslie Lee III - Sibling Rivalry Episode 5 billandrobs.comLeslie talked about Barbie with Briahna Joy Grey and Kate Willet on Bad Faith: The Only Good Barbie Movie Review (w/ Kate Willet & Leslie Lee III) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPzJi4MrfccKeep up with and contact Leslie: https://msha.ke/lleeiii Jack: http://jack.lolStruggle Session Theme by Brendan James: https://thegreatvorelli.bandcamp.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/struggle-session--5842028/support.

On today’s episode Jack and Leslie once again take a look at the twisted mind behind the critically-acclaimed shows Lost, The Leftovers, and Watchmen. Damon Lindelof is the subject of a recent investigation from Hollywood journalist Maureen Ryan and it doesn’t get much more racist this!Lost Illusions: The Untold Story of the Hit Show’s Poisonous Culture by Maureen Ryan an excerpt from Burn it Down: https://archive.is/6dU93Leslie has been sick with long COVID, thank you so much for your patience and support. He talked about it on The Katie Halper Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSLvtUv40LcSend us an email or voicemail to thestrugglesession@gmail.com Leslie would love to hear from you!Support the show by subscribing: http://patreon.com/strugglesession http://sesh.plus http://strugglesession.substack.comKeep up with Jack: http://jack.lolLeslie: https://msha.ke/lleeiiiStruggle Session Theme by Brendan James: https://thegreatvorelli.bandcamp.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/struggle-session--5842028/support.

In preparation for our next episode on Damon Lindelof, check out this classic where Will Menaker joined us to discuss the finale of HBO's Watchmen series.Leslie has been sick with long COVID, thank you so much for your patience and support. He talked about it on The Katie Halper Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSLvtUv40LcSend us an email or voicemail to thestrugglesession@gmail.com Leslie would love to hear from you!Support the show by subscribing: http://patreon.com/strugglesession http://sesh.plus http://strugglesession.substack.comOriginally Published 12.17.19This week on Watching Watchmen we discuss episode 9 "See How They Fly" with writer Will Menaker (Chapo Trap House). The GoodThe performances.It's over.The BadPlot.The LindelofPoliticsFinal Verdict - WE'RE DONE, until next week with Before WatchmenTune: Dilinger St. Cloud - The Beginning Is The End Is The Beginning Feat. Meagan LeeBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/struggle-session--5842028/support.

Get your multipass ready! Jack, Leslie, and Aaron are diving in to Luc Besson's 1997 sci-fi action romance, The Fifth Element.http://sesh.showHear the full episode by subscribing: http://patreon.com/strugglesession http://sesh.plus http://strugglesession.substack.comWhat did you think of The Fift Element? Want to share a take? Send us an email or voice message to thestrugglesession+mailbag@gmail.comhttp://jack.lolhttps://msha.ke/lleeiiiStruggle Session Theme by Brendan James https://thegreatvorelli.bandcamp.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/struggle-session--5842028/support.

Matt Bors and Ben Clarkson to discuss their hit comic Justice Warriors as well as some of the films that inspired it including Demolition Man, Judge Dredd, Robocop, Mad Max, and more!Have a favorite from our list? Want to share a take? Send us an email or voice message to thestrugglesession+mailbag@gmail.comhttps://www.mattbors.com/https://thebenclarkson.com/http://sesh.show http://jack.lolhttps://msha.ke/lleeiiiCops of the Future List:Demolition ManTime CopPredator 2Judge DreddMarshall LawRobocopA Clockwork OrangeThe OneMinority ReportMad MaxA Scanner DarklyThe ExpanseBlade RunnerSoylent GreenVirtuosityAlien NationLogan's RunMen in BlackEquilibriumRiddickBrave New WorldMarshal LawBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/struggle-session--5842028/support.

On today's episode Jack, Leslie, and Aaron discuss the pitch document for Alan Moore's unpublished DC Superhero epic Twilight of the Superheroes. How did the master of comics plan to kill off the modern super hero fad in its infancy? Get bonus episodes like this when they release by subscribing: http://patreon.com/strugglesession http://sesh.plus http://strugglesession.substack.comFind out here:https://bleedingcool.com/comics/lets-all-read-alan-moores-proposal-for-dc-event-comic-twilight-of-the-superheroes/Intro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gIrDgIKpas Outro: Brought To Light by Alan Moore & Gary LloydCheck out our new merch here: http://strugglesession.shopSend a voicemail here: https://sesh.show/Have a question or a take? Send in a 120 seconds or less clip of your take to thestrugglesession+voicemail@gmail.comhttp://jackallison.lol/https://leslieleeiii.substack.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/struggle-session--5842028/support.