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Spouse of the Pod Henry joins us this week to spoil the entire Dark Tower book series, because they sound a lot more interesting than this disaster of a movie adaptation! (But seriously there are copious MAJOR plot spoilers throughout this episode so skip if you have any interest in preserving the mystery of Stephen King's magnum opus series for yourself) YouTube Videos per Hank's Suggestion Understanding "The Dark Tower" Universe (in seven minutes!) The Dark Tower: The Franchise That Never W...

If you're stuck in bed, recovering from a recent hobbling, we're here to brighten your day with some lively discussion about the 1990 film Misery starring the incomparable Kathy Bates. Send us a text SWAMP stuff: TikTok: @theswamppodcast Instagram: @theswamppod Bluesky: @theswamppodcast.bsky.social YouTube Dara's Letterboxd Emily's Letterboxd Our website: https://www.the-swamp-podcast.com/ Email: theswamppod@gmail.com

Joined by my lovely mother Jen this week, we spend the first 20 minutes discussing new movies, oscar buzz, and awards season predictions, and eventually get around to discussing the 1976 adaptation of Stephen King's Carrie. Thanks to Evelyn (and sorry for forgetting your name in the episode lol) for suggesting this month's theme! Send us a text SWAMP stuff: TikTok: @theswamppodcast Instagram: @theswamppod Bluesky: @theswamppodcast.bsky.social YouTube Dara's Letterboxd Emily's Le...

Special guest Lauren brings insider Theater Camp knowledge to The Swamp this week, and we ponder if anyone will ever crack the case of the Molly Gordon Ben Platt Instagram Unfollow Debacle. I was also saying Nevada Bar Cart and meant to sat Utah, so sorry for that. Send us a text SWAMP stuff: TikTok: @theswamppodcast Instagram: @theswamppod Bluesky: @theswamppodcast.bsky.social YouTube Dara's Letterboxd Emily's Letterboxd Our website: https://www.the-swamp-podcast.com/ Email: ...

Now pitching my slop sequel passion project Cold Dry Canadian Winter. Elizabeth Banks, my schedule is open. Send us a text SWAMP stuff: TikTok: @theswamppodcast Instagram: @theswamppod Bluesky: @theswamppodcast.bsky.social YouTube Dara's Letterboxd Emily's Letterboxd Our website: https://www.the-swamp-podcast.com/ Email: theswamppod@gmail.com

Sorry I can't hang out this weekend, I'm too busy thinking about Joan Cusack as Debbie Jelinsky in the 1993 film Addams Family Values... Shouts out to Lesbos, Boston's Lesbian Newsletter Instagram Send us a text SWAMP stuff: TikTok: @theswamppodcast Instagram: @theswamppod Bluesky: @theswamppodcast.bsky.social YouTube Dara's Letterboxd Emily's Letterboxd Our website: https://www.the-swamp-podcast.com/ Email: theswamppod@gmail.com

Packing our camping gear and hiking out to Moonrise Kingdom this week to kick off our August 'Camp' theme, thanks to listener Brooke for suggesting! Friend of the pod Matt Bacon joins us for chocolate or vanilla, and we get very off topic about Garbage Plates, Solar Eclipses, and The Boy Scouts of America. Recommended documentary: Scouts Honor: The Secret Files of the Boy Scouts of America (Netflix) Send us a text SWAMP stuff: TikTok: @theswamppodcast Instagram: @theswamppod Bluesky: ...

SWAMP regular Erin, cousin of Dara, joins us to end Spielberg month with a Last Crusade. Tumblr Post Mentioned Henry's Letterboxd I shouted out a chocolate chip cookie recipe in this episode that I now realize is behind a paywall (boo) so I am pasting it below: Ingredients Yield: 10 cookies 2cups/256 grams all-purpose flour½teaspoon baking soda¾teaspoon salt½pound/227 grams unsalted butter (2 sticks), room temperature1½cups/302 grams granulated sugar¼cup/55 grams packed light or d...

Beep boop we're A.I. bots now, here to learn how to dream and love through the power of podcasting and friendship. Exploring the odd Kubrick-Spielberg mashup 2001 film A.I. Artificial Intelligence this week. No episode next week but stick around for some more Indiana Jones later this month! Send us a text SWAMP stuff: TikTok: @theswamppodcast Instagram: @theswamppod Bluesky: @theswamppodcast.bsky.social YouTube Dara's Letterboxd Emily's Letterboxd Our website: https://www.the-swam...

Sibling of the pod Ryan joins us this week to discuss Spielberg's 1981 Indiana Jones classic. Ryan's Cosplay Instagram Account Video on Sudan Archeological Dig Dara's Letterboxd Emily's Letterboxd Send us a text SWAMP stuff: TikTok: @theswamppodcast Instagram: @theswamppod Bluesky: @theswamppodcast.bsky.social YouTube Dara's Letterboxd Emily's Letterboxd Our website: https://www.the-swamp-podcast.com/ Email: theswamppod@gmail.com

All aboard the S.S. Steven Spielberg Summer, because we're getting Jurassic this week. In addition to bird sequels and velociraptor fights, this week we discuss summer blockbusters, upcoming superhero films, and appropriate workplace emoji etiquette. Send us a text SWAMP stuff: TikTok: @theswamppodcast Instagram: @theswamppod Bluesky: @theswamppodcast.bsky.social YouTube Dara's Letterboxd Emily's Letterboxd Our website: https://www.the-swamp-podcast.com/ Email: theswamppod@gmail.com

Friend of the pod Gavin joins us this week to discuss the 2025 film Sinners to complete our Pride Month Vampire Saga. The Newspaper Clippings Aspect Ratios with Sinners Director Ryan Coogler Philbilly Moonshine Tiktok Additional Sinners Content To Shout Out: Sinners and the General State of Things The Evolution of the Culture Vulture Sinners and how Remmick performs allyship (an analysis) Real Reason Why Remmick Was Hunted By The Choctaw Tribe It Seems Most People Didn't Understand Sinn...

Happy Pride to Bisexual Vampires Everywhere! Covering the 1983 arty erotic vampire thriller The Hunger this week. Follow these exceptional drag queens: Tara Dikhof https://taradikhof.com/ https://www.instagram.com/taradikhof/?hl=en https://www.tiktok.com/@taradikhof Nervous https://www.instagram.com/nervous.drag/ Send us a text SWAMP stuff: TikTok: @theswamppodcast Instagram: @theswamppod Bluesky: @theswamppodcast.bsky.social YouTube Dara's Letterboxd Emily's Letterboxd Ou...

Late episode this week because we were too busy motorcycle racing with vampire Kiefer Sutherland... Send us a text SWAMP stuff: TikTok: @theswamppodcast Instagram: @theswamppod Bluesky: @theswamppodcast.bsky.social YouTube Dara's Letterboxd Emily's Letterboxd Our website: https://www.the-swamp-podcast.com/ Email: theswamppod@gmail.com

Correction: David Geffen is not the richest living gay man, nor is he the only gay billionaire. Swamp Thing TV Guy on Fire Stunt Video Essay on Confederate Vampires by Princess Weekes Send us a text SWAMP stuff: TikTok: @theswamppodcast Instagram: @theswamppod Bluesky: @theswamppodcast.bsky.social YouTube Dara's Letterboxd Emily's Letterboxd Our website: https://www.the-swamp-podcast.com/ Email: theswamppod@gmail.com

I've had the time of my life and I owe it all to Patrick Swayze. Continuing Patrick SMayze with this iconic and timeless piece of cinema. Send us a text SWAMP stuff: TikTok: @theswamppodcast Instagram: @theswamppod Bluesky: @theswamppodcast.bsky.social YouTube Dara's Letterboxd Emily's Letterboxd Our website: https://www.the-swamp-podcast.com/ Email: theswamppod@gmail.com

No one ever wins a fight. Except for those of us who get to watch from the comfort of our couches. We're taking it outside this week and sucker punching you with a titillating review of the 1989 film Road House. Send us a text SWAMP stuff: TikTok: @theswamppodcast Instagram: @theswamppod Bluesky: @theswamppodcast.bsky.social YouTube Dara's Letterboxd Emily's Letterboxd Our website: https://www.the-swamp-podcast.com/ Email: theswamppod@gmail.com

Kicking off Patrick sMAYze month with the iconic 1990 film Ghost! Get that pottery wheel going cuz we're about to solve our own murder through the medium that is Whoopi Goldberg. Send us a text SWAMP stuff: TikTok: @theswamppodcast Instagram: @theswamppod Bluesky: @theswamppodcast.bsky.social YouTube Dara's Letterboxd Emily's Letterboxd Our website: https://www.the-swamp-podcast.com/ Email: theswamppod@gmail.com

Armor up and join us at the ren faire this week where we celebrate the 2001 film A Knight's Tale. Eel Reproduction Science Article Send us a text SWAMP stuff: TikTok: @theswamppodcast Instagram: @theswamppod Bluesky: @theswamppodcast.bsky.social YouTube Dara's Letterboxd Emily's Letterboxd Our website: https://www.the-swamp-podcast.com/ Email: theswamppod@gmail.com

Period piece so strong they punctuated the title. Yapping about excellent costumes and Mia Goth's lovable face this week. Also Gayle King went to space and it's def a PR front conspiracy to take up news headlines to distract from the genocide... just saying. And formal apologies to any history nerds for my half ass explanation of what the regency era was all about... we all have our weaknesses. Send us a text SWAMP stuff: TikTok: @theswamppodcast Instagram: @theswamppod Bluesky: @thes...