Helen Rollins, Benjamin Studebaker, and Nina Power
The Lack
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
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Latest episode
Oct 15, 2026
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Episodes
Fists in the Pocket 15.10.2026 1:01:30
This episode is on the 1965 film, Fists in the Pocket. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast/
The Fool 07.10.2026 1:03:53
This episode is on the 2014 film, The Fool. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast/
Victim 21.09.2026 1:02:22
This episode is on the 1961 film, Victim. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast/
Hoppers 10.09.2026 1:00:55
This episode is on the 2026 film, Hoppers. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast/
Herostratus 27.08.2026 1:01:28
This episode is on the 1967 film, Herostratus. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast/
K-Pop Demon Hunters 16.08.2026 1:01:30
This episode is on the 2025 film, K-Pop Demon Hunters. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast/
Project Hail Mary 05.08.2026 1:00:39
This episode is on the 2026 film, Project Hail Mary. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast/
Obsession 29.07.2026 1:01:43
This episode is on the 2025 film, Obsession. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast/
Eerie, Indiana 21.07.2026 1:00:52
This episode is on the 1991 television series, Eerie, Indiana. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast/
Zorba the Greek 13.07.2026 1:01:41
This episode is on the 1964 film, Zorba the Greek. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast
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
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