Flanagan's Wake | A Mike Flanagan Podcast

This week on the show, we've reached the end of Victorine LaForcade as we discuss episode 5 of Mike Flanagan's The Fall of the House of Usher. We chat about the use of Poe's short story and the depiction of Vic's madness, as well as Frederick's slow turn from goofy to sinister.  Discussion Question: What is your favorite adaptation or reference to "The Tell-Tale Heart?" Next week, with all the bas...

It's time to continue our time with Mike Flanagan's The Fall of the House of Usher. Napoleon Usher is on the murder docket this week with episode 4: "The Black Cat." We chat about Rahul's incredible, unhinged performance and the complex ever-evolving story of Roderick Usher's past.  Discussion Question: What are your favorite killer cats in storytelling? Next week, The Fall of the House of Usher c...

Hey all! We're so excited to share this chat we had with the incredible Samantha Sloyan last week. You love to hate her in Midnight Mass , The Midnight Club , and Usher , but in real life, Sam is so incredibly lovely and thoughtful. We had an absolute blast talking with her. We chatted about Sam's experiences on the stage vs in front of the camera, how she got so good at reciting bible verses, and...

This week on the show, we continue with Episode 3 of The Fall of the House of Usher : "Murder in the Rue Morgue." Unfortunately, Kate Siegel's Camille is up next on the death wheel as she finds herself across the table from a very angry Ape. Can't spin her way out of this one... In celebration of the life and art of the incredible Eliza Cowey, please purchase her artwork here: https://doofmedia.my...

Hey friends! We got the incredible opportunity to sit down with actor Matt Biedel to talk for an hour or so. You know him as Sturge from Midnight Mass , Tim from The Midnight Club , and, of course, Bill T from Usher , but Matt has had a long career acting on many different shows and movies. We chatted with Matt about how his work with Mike Flanagan began, his acting philosophy, and most importantl...

This week on the show, it's Perry's time to die as we chat about episode 2 of Mike Flanagan's The Fall of the House of Usher : "The Masque of the Red Death." We discuss young Roderick's moral war between his sister and his wife and how Perry's hedonism feels a bit too performative. In celebration of the life and art of the incredible Eliza Cowey, please purchase her artwork here: https://doofmedia...

This week on the show, The Fall of the House of Usher begins! Matt and Scott chat about episode 1 of Mike Flanagan's final Netflix show: "A Midnight Dreary." They talk about how this show feels like a culmination of all of Mike's work up until this point, the crazy amount of Poe references, and the wonderfully different tone of the show. It's gonna be a fun 8 weeks! In celebration of the life and...

This week on the show, we dive into the second half of the Poe stories that most obviously interact with Mike Flanagan's The Fall of the House of Usher . We're chatting about "The Tell-Tale Heart," "Goldbug," "The Pit and the Pendulum," "The Cask of Amontillado," and "The Raven." That is one hell of a list of stories...  In celebration of the life and art of the incredible Eliza Cowey, please purc...

This week on the show, we begin our time with Mike Flanagan's The Fall of the House of Usher ! Before we start with the show itself we're going to take a couple of weeks to read and discuss the works of Edgar Allen Poe that relate directly to Flanagan's show. We chat about "The Fall of the House of Usher," "The Masque of the Red Death," "The Murders in the Rue Morgue," and "The Black Cat." In cele...

This week, we take one final look at Mike Flanagan and Leah Fong's The Midnight Club . We chat about our overall feelings on the show and then take a brief look at Mike's plans for Season 2.  Then we answer a lot of great listener questions! In celebration of the life and art of the incredible Eliza Cowey, please purchase her artwork here: https://doofmedia.myshopify.com/collections/elizas-artwork...

This week, we finally reach the end of The Midnight Club as we discuss episode 10: " Midnight. " There's plenty to love in this episode as Mike Flanagan and Leah Fong manage to wrap everything up nicely...even as some threads are left untied.  In celebration of the life and art of the incredible Eliza Cowey, please purchase her artwork here: https://doofmedia.myshopify.com/collections/elizas-artwo...

This week, Scott and Matt reach the penultimate episode of Mike Flanagan and Leah Fong's The Midnight Club : "The Eternal Enemy." Spence finds his community and channels the experience into a story of time travel, fear and love that mostly works. Meanwhile, Ilonka has a rough day and takes it out on everyone before once again seeking comfort in the mysterious Shasta. This goes about as well as you...

This week, Scott and Matt head on a "Road to Nowhere" as they chat about episode 8 of Mike Flanagan and Leah Fong's The Midnight Club. I t's back to back bangers as Natsuki tells an incredibly powerful story to Amesh. We think it's the best "B plot" in the series. In celebration of the life and art of the incredible Eliza Cowey, please purchase her artwork here: https://doofmedia.myshopify.com/col...

This week, Scott and Matt chat about episode 7 of Mike Flanagan and Leah Fong's The Midnight Club : "Anya." This is without a doubt, the best episode of the show so far. What an absolute triumph.  In celebration of the life and art of the incredible Eliza Cowey, please purchase her artwork here: https://doofmedia.myshopify.com/collections/elizas-artwork . All profits will go directly to Camp Can D...

This week, it's a double story night as episode 6 of Mike Flanagan and Leah Fong's The Midnight Club sees us return to Kevin's story as well as the start of a new Ilonka story. As Anya continues to worsen, Ilonka desperately seeks out methods to save her friend. Uh oh... Discussion Question: None this week Next week, The Midnight Club continues with Episode 7: "Anya" This show will be posting our...

This week, Scott struggled a lot with episode 5 of Mike Flanagan and Leah Fong's The Midnight Club : "See You Later." Still, there is plenty to love as Amesh takes center stage in this episode.  Discussion Question: If you hooked up with the future version of your girlfriend sent back in time, is it cheating? Next week, The Midnight Club continues with Episode 6: "Witch" This show will be posting...

This week, Sandra steps into the limelight as we watch and discuss episode 4 of Mike Flanagan and Leah Fong's The Midnight Club : "Gimme a Kiss!" Sandra's story is a silly, clunky genre treat and we absolutely loved it to death.  Discussion Question: Favorite backgrounded romance plotline? Next week, The Midnight Club continues with Episode 5: "See You Later." This show will be posting our podcast...

Hey friends! Holy crap, we got to talk to Kate Siegel . Last week, Kate basically demanded that we sit down with her and chat, and we, of course, immediately complied. We talked all about Kate's previous Flanagan roles, her philosophy on acting, and her sitting down in the director's chair. We also asked what her favorite non-Flanagan role was, which featured me staring blankly like an idiot becau...

This week, The Midnight Club serves up it's best episode yet as we spend some quality time with Kevin in episode 3: "The Wicked Heart." Kevin begins his multipart story about a secret serial killer with mommy issues as family day brings those issues to Brightcliff. Director Michael Fimognari takes the reins in this one, and boy, does this episode look good.  Discussion Question: What is your favor...

This week on the show our time with Mike Flanagan and Leah Fong's The Midnight Club continues with episode 2: "The Two Danas." Anya gets the spotlight in this episode as her story gives us a window into her prickley nature. We also meet Sam Sloyen's Shasta  Discussion Question: What is your favorite Faustian bargain? Next week, The Midnight Club continues with Episode 3: "The Wicked Heart!" This s...

This week on the show, we begin our 10 episode journey through Mike Flanagan and Leah Fong's The Midnight Club, with episode 1: "The Final Chapter." I know this is supposed to be Mike's "weakest" show, but the first episode was pretty good! Discussion Question: What is your favorite teen ensemble? Next week, The Midnight Club continues with Episode 2: "The Two Danas" This show will be posting our...

Hey folks! Last week, we got the chance to sit down with the incomparable Rahul Kohli for a far-ranging chat. We talked about his time working with Mike Flanagan on Midnight Mass, Bly Manor, and upcoming projects ( I tried to get him to admit that he would make an incredible Roland Deschain, but alas... no secrets revealed). I also couldn't resist getting him to chat about about his first TV role...

This week on the show, we begin our series on Mike Flanagan's The Midnight Club. Before we get into the show, we're taking a pit stop with Christopher Pike's novel. This one was a surprise, and we really enjoyed chatting about it.  Discussion Question: What is your favorite "YA" story? Next week, The Midnight Club begins with Episode 1: "The Final Chapter." This show will be posting our podcast to...

This week on the show we take one final look at Mike Flanagan's Midnight Mass , honoring the miracle of a show it is. Then Scott and Matt are joined by longtime listener Pastor Phillip from the United Methodist Church to discuss his take on the religious themes of Flanagan's show.  Next week, we take a look at Christopher Pike's The Midnight Club This show will be posting our podcast to YouTube in...

This week, we all gather together singing hymns and waiting for the sunrise as we discuss the final episode of Mike Flanagan's Midnight Mass : "Revelation." What a finale. What a show. What an accomplishment.  Next week, we say goodbye to Midnight Mass and are joined by special guest Pastor Phillip from the United Methodist Church to chat about his feelings on the show.  This show will be posting...