Struggle Session

On today's blockbuster episode Noah Kulwin and Brendan James hosts, of the outstanding show Blowback, join us to talk about their new season and it's subject, Cambodia. Please consider supporting the show by subscribing: http://sesh.show |  http://patreon.com/strugglesession | http://strugglesession.substack.com |  https://strugglesession.supercast.com/ Guest Links: https://blowback.show/ Send an...

On this episode Jamie and Leslie sink their fangs into two cult classic vampire westerns: Kathryn Bigelow's Near Dark and John Carpenter's Vampires. Originally released July 14th, 2021. Get bonus episodes like this by subscribing! Thank you so much for your subscriptions, support, and kind words. Support the show by subscribing: http://patreon.com/strugglesession   http://strugglesession.substack....

WE AIN'T GOT TIME TO BLEED! On today's episode Aaron Thorpe is back and jacked to discuss the Predator series, including the sequels, reboots, and crossovers. Predator (1987), Predator 2 (1990), Predators (2010), The Predator (2018), Prey (2022), Alien vs. Predator (2004), Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem (2007). Also, quick reviews of Salem's Lot (2024), The Substance (2024), Woman of the Hour (2024)...

Leslie and Bryan head deep into the jungles of Central America and discover that humans aren't the deadliest game. PREDATOR is here and it is badass! This is a watchalong commentary episode. Originally released July 14th, 2021. Get bonus episodes like this by subscribing! Thank you so much for your subscriptions, support, and kind words. Support the show by subscribing: http://patreon.com/struggle...

Let's kick off spooky season with some xenomorphs! Special guest Jeff Zhang joins us to discuss the latest corporate mishap from Weyland-Yutani in our review of Alien: Romulus. Did it live up to the hype? Let's talk about it! Thank you so much for your subscriptions, support, and kind words. Support the show by subscribing:  http://patreon.com/strugglesession   http://strugglesession.substack.com...

COVID-19! It's everywhere. Let's talk about it with Julia Doubleday of The Gauntlet ( https://www.thegauntlet.news/). 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   Lesli...

Originally dropped: May 8th, 2021 Trevor, Brie, and Leslie discuss season one of Amazon Prime horror series Them. 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 / Leslie would love to hear from you! Send an email or voicemail to thes...

On today's episode special guest writer and comedian Kate Willett joins us to talk about her new stand-up special Loopholes! We also discuss why popular comedians are still talking about "cancel culture" and why the politics of Amy Schumer and Jerry Seinfeld aren't funny at all. Thank you so much for your subscriptions, support, and kind words. Support the show by subscribing:  http://patreon.com/...

Originally posted 10/22/22 Hello 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 subscrip...

Get the full episode by subscring at http://sesh.show On 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...

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-review I also give a quick review of...

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...

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 th...

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:...

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 mo...

Originally Released April 11, 2020 On 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...

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...

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.com Originally released 10/18/2020 On 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-se...

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://struggle...

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 04/15/20 Support the show and get access to hundreds of others ad free by subscribing: http://patreon.com/strugglesession http://sesh.plus http://strugglesession.substack.com Find Sean's Road House...

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.com Send an email or voicemail to thestrugglesession@gmail.com Leslie would love to hear from you!...

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.com Originally aired February 7th, 2020 Leslie has been sick w...

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.com Leslie has been sick with long COVID, thank you so much for your patience...

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 Dow...

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=XSLvtUv40Lc Send us an email or voicemail to thestrugglesession@gmail.com Leslie...