Helen Rollins, Benjamin Studebaker, and Nina Power

The Lack

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The Lack is a weekly podcast from political theorist Benjamin Studebaker, philosopher Nina Power and filmmaker Helen Rollins. We take a work each week (film, poem, essay, book...) and relate it to a philosophical theme for a wide-ranging discussion about ideas, culture and society. Each week, there is an A-side public episode and a B-side, patreon only, private episode. You can subscribe to our patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast Our email contact is thelackpodcast@gmail.com. Our music and production are by Scorecard (Dom Kirtley / Jack Stanton).Our graphics are by Bryce Behrman.

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Helen Rollins, Benjamin Studebaker, and Nina Power

Episodes

We Are the Lambeth Boys 01.07.2026 1:01:13

This episode is on the 1959 documentary We Are the Lambeth Boys. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast

The War is Over 23.06.2026 1:00:26

This episode is on the 1966 film, The War is Over. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast

A Man for All Seasons 08.06.2026 1:01:28

This episode is on the 1966 film, A Man for All Seasons. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast

Silence 31.05.2026 1:01:55

This episode is on the 2016 film, Silence. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast

A Field in England 23.05.2026 1:00:54

This episode is on the 2013 film, A Field in England. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast

Ikiru 14.05.2026 1:00:58

This episode is on the 1952 film, Ikiru. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast

Matewan 08.05.2026 1:01:28

This episode is on the 1987 film, Matewan. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast

The Grapes of Wrath 01.05.2026 1:00:45

This episode is on the 1940 film, The Grapes of Wrath. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast

Harvest 20.04.2026 1:01:22

This episode is on the 2024 film, Harvest. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast

Stranger (Fremmed: Det første opgør) 09.04.2026 1:01:23

This episode is on the 2025 Danish film, Stranger. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast

The Conformist 02.04.2026 1:01:54

This episode is on the 1970 film, The Conformist. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast

Zelig 22.03.2026 1:01:02

This episode is on the 1983 film, Zelig. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast

Dogville 12.03.2026 1:00:56

This episode is on the 2003 film, Dogville. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast

The Surfer 06.03.2026 1:02:07

This episode is on the 2024 film, The Surfer. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast

The Boss of It All 26.02.2026 1:02:03

This episode is on the 2006 film, The Boss of It All. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast

Peacock 17.02.2026 1:01:35

This episode is on the 2024 film, Peacock. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast

Stromboli 10.02.2026 1:01:45

This episode is on the 1950 film, Stromboli. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast

Black Bag 22.01.2026 1:01:34

This episode is on the 2025 film, Black Bag. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast

Heretic 11.01.2026 1:01:45

This episode is on the 2024 film, Heretic. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast

Black Narcissus 01.01.2026 1:01:38

This episode is on the 1947 film, Black Narcissus. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast

The Shrouds 26.12.2025 1:02:09

This episode is on the 2024 film, The Shrouds. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast

Ordinary People 17.12.2025 1:01:09

This episode is on the 1980 film, Ordinary People. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast

The Big Chill 10.12.2025 1:02:07

This episode is on the 1983 film, The Big Chill. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast

Other People's Money 01.12.2025 1:02:45

This episode is on the 1991 film, Other People's Money. To hear the B-side on Iris Murdoch, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast

The Devil's Advocate 21.11.2025 1:03:14

This episode is on the 1997 film, The Devil's Advocate. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast