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

Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl 05.03.2025 1:01:10

This episode is on the 2024 film, Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast

Eraserhead 25.02.2025 1:00:50

This episode is on the 1977 film, Eraserhead. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast

Funeral Parade of Roses 04.02.2025 1:00:43

This episode is on the 1969 film, Funeral Parade of Roses. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast

Dreams 25.01.2025 1:01:25

This episode is on the 1990 film, Dreams. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast

Perfect Days 09.01.2025 1:00:57

This episode is on the 2023 film, Perfect Days. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast

Tuesday 03.01.2025 1:01:09

This episode is on the 2023 film, Tuesday. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast

Søn of Dad (Live in London w/Helen Rollins) 23.12.2024 1:01:17

This episode was recorded live in London on the 2023 country music album, Søn of Dad.

Diva (1981) 12.12.2024 1:01:35

This episode is on the 1981 film, Diva. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast

The Bikeriders 21.11.2024 1:01:15

This episode is on the 2023 film, The Bikeriders. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast

The Substance 12.11.2024 1:01:43

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

Beau is Afraid 04.11.2024 1:02:33

This episode is on the 2023 film, Beau is Afraid. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast

Double Indemnity 28.10.2024 1:02:10

This episode is on the 1944 film, Double Indemnity. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast

Over the Garden Wall 16.10.2024 1:00:05

This episode is on the 2014 miniseries, Over the Garden Wall. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast

Vertigo 07.10.2024 1:05:08

This episode is on the 1958 film, Vertigo. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast

The Parallax View 21.09.2024 1:03:22

This episode is on the 1974 film, The Parallax View. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast

A Clockwork Orange 08.09.2024 1:02:22

This episode is on the 1971 film, A Clockwork Orange. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast

Twisters 01.09.2024 1:02:15

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

The Lives of Others 24.08.2024 1:03:09

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

The Battle of Algiers 13.08.2024 1:00:50

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

Tickled 03.08.2024 1:04:16

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

Drive My Car 21.07.2024 1:04:05

This episode is on the 2021 film, Drive My Car. To hear the B-Side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast

The Souvenir 02.07.2024 1:00:54

This episode is on The Souvenir, the first part of which came out in 2019, and the second part of which came out in 2021. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast

Furiosa 23.06.2024 1:02:03

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

Bastards 14.06.2024 1:00:05

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

The Wicker Man (1973) 07.06.2024 1:00:16

This episode is on the 1973 film, The Wicker Man. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast