Dark Habits: An Almodovar Podcast

It's a been some time since a new episode. Life got in the way and now we're back and gonna finish up the season. https://transequality.org/ https://translifeline.org/ https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Spencer - https://linktr.ee/vadahuff Logo - Andrew Bargeron - https://linktr.ee/gimetzco Theme Music - James Fell  

Welp, we're finally talking about it...Kika (1993). It's not as bad as Spencer remembered but it's still Kika.  Spencer - https://linktr.ee/vadahuff Logo - Andrew Bargeron - https://linktr.ee/gimetzco The Trevor Project - https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Trans Equality - https://transequality.org/ Trans Life Line - https://translifeline.org/ Theme Music - James Fell  

Amanda Returns! She joins the boyz for the challenging Almodovar film, Talk To Her. This is a purposefully taboo and difficult film. This movie gets into potentially triggering material, and we go full spoiler.    TransEquality - https://transequality.org/ Trevor Project - https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ TransLifeline - https://translifeline.org/ Logo - Andrew Bargeron - https://linktr.ee/gimetz...

We're taking a detour off the silver screen to small screen. Martin Kessler and newcomer Lorena Caraballo join Spencer to discuss the recent Argentine series (on Netflix), The Eternaut. It's based on a classic Argentine comic series from the 1950s and it is easily available out there too.  Trans Equality - https://transequality.org/ Trans Lifeline - https://translifeline.org/ The Trevor Project -...

Here we are, Joel and Spencer talk about the forgettable and disappointing Parallel Mothers. It took awhile to get to this one because Spencer frequently forgot that Parallel Mothers existed.  Spencer - https://linktr.ee/vadahuff Theme Music - James Fell Logo - Andrew Bargeron - https://linktr.ee/gimetzco Trans Equality - https://transequality.org/ Trans Lifeline - https://translifeline.org/ Trevo...

The whole season was ramping up to finally cover some of the Signifyin Works of Marlon Riggs. Lex Daniels (filmnvinyl on socials and https://www.lexcinematography.com/ ) and Mark O Estes (midnightsocialdistortion on IG) podcast join Spencer to discuss the iconic Tongues Untied and Ethnic Notions.  We're at the end and only have a handful of episodes left - Pain and Glory, Kika, Tie Me Up Tie Me Do...

Justin Harrison ( https://justinsharrison.journoportfolio.com/ ) joins the boys for the Almodovar neo-noir/Hitchcock erotic thriller, Bad Education. At this point we only have a few Almodovars left to cover.   Trans Lifeline - https://translifeline.org/ Trans Equality - https://transequality.org/ Trevor Project - https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Spencer - https://linktr.ee/vadahuff Logo - Andrew...

We're back with an episode on the (rightfully) forgotten 90s Almodovar movie, LIVE FLESH! It's the one with Javier Bardem as an Olympic-level wheelchair basketball player and former cop.  TransLifeline - https://translifeline.org/ Trans Equality - https://transequality.org/ Trevor Project - https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Spencer - https://linktr.ee/vadahuff Logo - Andrew Bargeron - https://link...

Jake Lenburg (Lennyandthejetts on IG) returns...for the final (?) time this season. We talk about the early Almodovar output, LABYRINTH OF PASSION! This is an outrageous screwball sex comedy with incest and shit jokes. It's Wonderful. Trans Lifeline - https://translifeline.org/ Trans Equality - https://transequality.org/ Trevor Project - https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Spencer - https://linktr.e...

It's here. We are finally getting to The Skin I Live In. Chris Stachiw and Amanda joined the boyz to discuss the Almodovar outlier.   Weirding Way Media - https://www.youtube.com/@WeirdingWayMedia/featured https://www.spreaker.com/organization/weirding-way-media--9963391 Spencer - https://linktr.ee/vadahuff Logo - Andrew Bargeron - https://linktr.ee/gimetzco Trans Lifeline - https://translifeline....

Megan Sunday ( https://bsky.app/profile/mpsunday.bsky.social )and Alexandria Daniels (Filmnvinyl on socials) join the boyz for a chat about the iconic nun psycho-drama, BLACK NARCISSUS! Trevor Project - https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Trans Equality - https://transequality.org/ Trans Lifeline - https://translifeline.org/ Spencer - https://linktr.ee/vadahuff Logo - Andrew Bargeron - https://linkt...

Conrado Falco Returns to the show for the final time this season to discuss the recent Lucrecia Martel film, ZAMA!    The Trevor Project - https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Trans Lifeline - https://translifeline.org/ Advocates for Trans Equality - https://transequality.org/ Andrew Bargeron - Logo - https://linktr.ee/gimetzco Spencer - https://linktr.ee/vadahuff Theme Music - James Fell  

Manish Returns (Manishm89 on IG) to discuss the underrated Almodovar joint, JULIETA!  Spencer - https://linktr.ee/vadahuff Logo - Andrew Bargeron - https://linktr.ee/gimetzco Theme - James Fell Trans Lifeline - https://translifeline.org/ TransEquality - https://transequality.org/ Trevor Project - https://www.thetrevorproject.org/  

We Cut Heads IS BACK! That's the double truth, Ruth! Marcus Pinn (PINNLAND EMPIRE on socials - http://www.pinnlandempire.com/?m=1 ) and Justin Harrison ( https://justinsharrison.journoportfolio.com/ ) join the boyz to discuss the latest Spike joint, HIGHEST 2 LOWEST. Spencer - https://linktr.ee/vadahuff Logo - Andrew Bargeron - https://linktr.ee/gimetzco The Trevor Project - https://www.thetrevorp...

Conrado (IG cocohitsny) Returns! We discuss one of his favorites and a new watch for Spencer and J Dawg - THE LADY EVE! It's a blast! It's hilarious! Go Watch It! Trans Lifeline - https://translifeline.org/ The Trevor Project - https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Advocates for Trans Equality - https://transequality.org/ Logo - Andrew Bargeron - https://linktr.ee/gimetzco Spencer - https://linktr.ee/...

Mike White Returns! We conclude our lesser Hitchcock trilogy with The Manxman (1929) and Jamaica Inn (1939)!  Editor's Note: There are references to a Night of the Hunter episode. The audio for it was unusable so it's one of our few lost episodes.  The Trevor Project - https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Trans Lifeline - https://translifeline.org/ Advocates for Trans Equality - https://transequality...

Almodovar Feature! THE ROOM NEXT DOOR and STRANGE WAY OF LIFE! Justin Harrison returns to the show! Trans Lifeline - https://translifeline.org/ The Trevor Project - https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Advocates for Trans Equality - https://transequality.org/ Justin - https://justinsharrison.journoportfolio.com/ Spencer - https://linktr.ee/vadahuff Logo - https://linktr.ee/gimetzco Theme Music - Jame...

Martin Kessler joined Spencer for a chat about Juraj Herz classic creepy fairytale adaptation, Beauty and the Beast! Joel joins in the second half.  Trans Lifeline - https://translifeline.org/ The Trevor Project - https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Trans Equality - https://transequality.org/ Martin is moviekessler on socials Spencer - https://linktr.ee/vadahuff Logo - Andrew Bargeron - https://link...

Ally Pitts Returns! We discuss one of Audrey Hepburn's first films, SECRET PEOPLE!  https://transequality.org/ https://translifeline.org/ https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Theme Music - James Fell Spencer - https://linktr.ee/vadahuff Andrew Bargeron - Logo - https://linktr.ee/gimetzco  

Jake Lenburg (Lennyandthejetts on IG and Bluesky ) returns for his first Almodovar film! Broken Embraces is really good, Watch It! Trans Lifeline - https://translifeline.org/ Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund - https://transequality.org/ The Trevor Project - https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Spencer - https://linktr.ee/vadahuff Logo - Andrew Bargeron - https://linktr.ee/gimetzco Theme M...

Justin Harrison ( https://bsky.app/profile/jseanharrison.bsky.social ) and Martin Kessler ( https://thepinksmoke.com/ )return to discuss the charming rump, How To Steal A Million! Trans Lifeline - https://translifeline.org/ Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund - https://transequality.org/ The Trevor Project - https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Spencer - https://linktr.ee/vadahuff Logo - And...

Spencer is joined by the lads from Movies From Hell ( https://bsky.app/profile/26mfhpod.bsky.social ) to discuss the 1974 Luis Bunuel film, The Phantom of Liberty!  Trans Lifeline - https://translifeline.org/ Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund - https://transequality.org/ The Trevor Project - https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Spencer - https://linktr.ee/vadahuff Logo - Andrew Bargeron -...

Justin Harrison joins the guys to discuss the classic Meiko Kaji prison film, Female Prisoner Scorpion 701!  The Trevor Project - https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Trans Lifeline - https://translifeline.org/ Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund - https://transequality.org/ Spencer - https://linktr.ee/vadahuff Logo - Andrew Bargeron - https://linktr.ee/gimetzco Justin Harrison - https://jus...

We're nearly done with the season, only a handful of Almodovar films left. Luckily, Bandamlak ( https://bsky.app/profile/bandamlakyimenu.bsky.social ) returned to discuss the 1984 black comedy, WHAT HAVE I DONE TO DESERVE THIS! It's a neo-realist bawdy sex comedy, check it out.   Trans Lifeline - https://translifeline.org/ The Trevor Project - https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Transgender Legal De...

Just J-Diesel and Spencer this time, we're talking about John Huston's adaptation of a Tennessee Williams play...NIGHT OF THE IGUANA! It's sweaty, lurid, and sad! Watch It! Trans Lifeline - https://translifeline.org/ Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund - https://transequality.org/ The Trevor Project - https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Spencer - https://linktr.ee/vadahuff Logo - Andrew Bar...