The Flanacast

This week on the Flanacast, Michelle and Dina are getting literary as they break down the exclusive novella, ‘Rare Fine &Limited’ packaged with the inaugural bottle of sotol from Matthew Lillard’s company Macabre Spirits.   This episode begins with spoiler free commentary about the novella as well as the bottle it arrived with, and a flashback to when it was unboxed, before launching into a sp...

On this episode of The Flanacast, Michelle and Dina are recapping the iconic “Oculus”, which introduced to us all the ultimate Flanaverse easter egg that is The Lasser Glass.  They break down the film, including context from the Director’s Commentary (All Hail Physical Media!) and the original short film “Oculus 3: The Man with the Plan”.  They also point out the many hallmarks of Flanagan’s work...

On this episode of The Flanacast, Michelle and Dina are headed to Mike Flanagan's Tumblr as they say goodbye to the Midnight Club by recapping his post outlining what the plan was for its second unproduced season.   Join us as we pour one out for the club, and celebrate a show that was gone long before its prime.   TW:  Language, Terminal Illness   Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https:/...

On this episode of The Flanacast, Michelle and Dina are breaking down the final episode of Mike Flanagan's 'The Midnight Club', contextualizing the episode based on the works of Christopher Pike, and their experiences as elder millennials with bizarre memories of the 90s.   TW:  Language, Terminal Illness   Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ak/gone License code: XBKD3T...

This week on The Flanacast, Dina and Michelle are sitting down to talk about the penultimate episode of 'The Midnight Club', "The Eternal Enemy".  They continue to contextualize the series through the lens of their experiences as 90s youth, and from the source material by Christopher Pike.   TW:  Language, Terminal Illness, Homophobia   Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/...

On this week's episode of The Flanacast, Michelle and Dina are joining Freedom Jack and Poppy Corn on "The Road to Nowhere" as they make their way through the 90's nostalgia that is "The Midnight Club". Join them as they recap this episode, giving context from the source material, as well as their elder millennial experience living through the 90s.   TW - Language, Terminal Illness, Violence, Suic...

On this episode of 'The Flanacast', Dina and Michelle are breaking down episode 7 of "The Midnight Club" - 'Anya'.  This episode wrecks us every time. They continue to contextualize the series through the lens of their experiences as 90s youth, and from the source material by Christopher Pike.   TW - Language, Terminal Illness, Violence, Suicidal Ideation     Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators...

On this episode of The Flanacast, Dina and Michelle are back with episode six as they make their way through The Midnight Club, 'Witch'.  They continue to contextualize the series through the lens of their experiences as 90s youth, and from the source material by Christopher Pike.   TW: Violence (Serial murder), Terminal Illness   Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ak/g...

On this episode of The Flanacast, Dina and Michelle continue their way through 'The Midnight Club' as they break down episode five, 'See You Later.  They continue to contextualize the series through the lens of their experiences as 90s youth, and from the source material by Christopher Pike.   TW: Terminal Illness, Self Harm, Suicidal Ideation   Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://up...

On this episode of The Flanacast, Dina and Michelle are breaking down episode four of The Midnight Club, 'Gimme a Kiss'.  They continue to contextualize the series through the lens of their experiences as 90s youth, and from the source material by Christopher Pike.   TW: Terminal Illness, STDs, Homophobia   Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ak/gone License code: XBKD3T...

On this episode of The Flanacast, Dina and Michelle are breaking down episode three of The Midnight Club, featuring the (start of) supernatural-tinged serial killer story 'The Wicked Heart'.  They contextualize the series in terms of their elder millennial perspective on the 90s, as well as the Christopher Pike source material.   TW: Self harm, suicidal ideation, terminal illness, cults   Music fr...

On this week's episode of The Flanacast, Michelle and Dina are breaking down episode 2 of The Midnight Club, featuring one of their favorite stories from Christopher Pike, The Two Danas.  They chat about the episode in the context of their 90s upbringings, as well as the source material.    TW: Terminal Illness, Self-harm, Drug Addiction/Abuse   Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://up...

On this episode of The Flanacast, Dina and Michelle jump into their coverage of The Midnight Club, based upon the works of Christopher Pike.  Join them as they discuss the series in relationship to their 90's youth, and explore the source material's impact on the series as well.   TW:  Terminal Illness    from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ak/gone License code: XBKD3T4608IEVU...

Dina and Michelle mark their triumphant return from hiatus by covering the Mike Flanagan produced film, "Shelby Oaks".  Be forewarned, this is a full recap that includes SPOILERS for the film (and a brief spoiler for Immaculate at some point).   TW: Suicide, Miscarriage, SA   Kars for Kids Jingle: https://youtu.be/K8UV7SAhvG4?si=jClOIPPFbfDrPMC6 Stick Stickly Address Jingle: https://share.google/w...

Michelle and Dina will be on hiatus for a little while, but here's a quick run down of some announcements and housekeeping before they do!   Continue to check our Instagram account, @Flanacastpod while we are away for more news from the world of Mike Flanagan and other projects we are working on!   We'll return soon with another run of episodes breaking down Mike Flanagan's work, so stay tuned for...

We're at the end of Midnight Mass, and Dina and Michelle are breaking down all the chaos that is ensuing on Crockett Island.  Join them as they share all the details of this limited series' epic conclusion; all the Flanalogues, themes, and relevance to today.   TW:  Islamophobia, Suicide, Alcoholism   Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ak/gone License code: XBKD3T4608IE...

On this week's episode of The Flanacast, Michelle and Dina are taking on the penultimate episode of Midnight Mass, Book 6: 'Acts of the Apostles'.  Join them as they continue with their analysis of the limited series, including anecdotes from their Catholic upbringings, and the usual rabbit holes they fall into as they prepare to discuss an episode.   TW: Suicide, Islamophobia, Cremation and death...

Join Michelle and Dina (and of course a pop in by good Old Nosferatu) as they tackle one of the heaviest and surprising episodes of Midnight Mass, Book V: 'Gospel'.   The episode includes all the hard hitting analysis, personal anecdotes from their Catholic upbringings, and quips to lighten the mood that you've come to expect from the pod.   TW: Suicide, Pregnancy Loss   Music from #Uppbeat (free...

On this week's episode of the Flanacast, Michelle and Dina are breaking down (emotionally and analytically) Book 4 of Midnight Mass, 'Lamentations'.  There's a lot to unpack in this one - including some really important Flanalogues.     TW: alcoholism, pregnancy loss   Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ak/gone License code: XBKD3T4608IEVUGJ

Michelle and Dina got to see an advanced screening of The Life of Chuck at their local Alamo Drafthouse, and then chatted a bit about their initial reactions to the movie.  It's spoiler free, as this episode release corresponds with the limited release date, and we are still another week out from its wide release. Go see The Life of Chuck as soon as you can!

On this week's episode of The Flanacast, Dina and Michelle are back on Crockett Island to break down episode 3 of Midnight Mass - "Proverbs".  They're breaking down the many mysteries and miracles that have hit the community, and analyzing all the breadcrumbs that Flanagan leaves for a viewer to notice upon multiple viewings.   TW: alcoholism Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbe...

On this week's episode of The Flanacast, Michelle and Dina are breaking down Book 2 of Midnight Mass - Psalms.  Get on the Ferry to Crockett Island with them to hear about that opening oner, the power dynamics of the island and its small community, and much more.   TW: alcoholism   Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ak/gone License code: XBKD3T4608IEVUGJ

Surprise, Flanafans!  We're going Hollywood (by way of Rahway, New Jersey!).  - You can join Dina and Michelle live and in person for their panel, "Horror as a Reflection of Grief: The Work of Mike Flanagan" on Saturday, May 17th at 3:30pm.  In our first mini bonus episode, Dina and Michelle chat about how they are feeling about being panelists for the first time.   To get passes to the Fest, use...

On this episode of The Flanacast, Michelle and Dina are finally recapping Hush, including the brand new, super exciting Shush cut from Shout! Studios!!  All hail the miracle of Physical Media, and everything there is to love about special edition Blu ray releases!  Links to the articles mentioned in the Episode unpacking the depiction of deafness in Hush: The Limping Chicken (Rebecca Anne Withey):...

On this episode of The Flanacast, Michelle and Dina are finally recapping Hush, including the brand new, super exciting Shush cut from Shout! Studios!!  All hail the miracle of Physical Media, and everything there is to love about special edition Blu ray releases!  Links to the articles mentioned in the Episode unpacking the depiction of deafness in Hush: The Limping Chicken (Rebecca Anne Withey):...