Psychoanalysis: A Horror Therapy Podcast

This week Mike is joined by Rachel Reeves (the Losers’ Club, The Pod & The Pendulum) and voice actor Sally Hourigan to talk about the viral sensation that danced into our hearts, M3GAN. We discuss how attachments formed in infancy influence our relationships throughout life, and how this film handles the sticky AI questions. Plus, the challenges of unexpected caregiving and Mike’s random thoughts when stuffed with cold medicine. It’s a rollicking good time.

This week Mike is joined once again by Nichole Goble of the Bodies of Horror podcast to discuss the 1982 exploitation and cult classic Basket Case directed by Frank Hennenlotter. This movie is a look at the sleazy underbelly of early '80s New York City and a piece of classic Gore in Camp. It’s also a deeply empathetic movie about how we look at those that are different from ourselves. We talk about how the beauty in this movie lies in how it treats its subjects in a very humane way whereas others would disregard them as freaks. We talk about the strong bond and stronger tension between twins and talk about the stress that comes with being the person who needs the care and support of a caregiver. We discuss the unique stressors that come with that Dynamic and how it can often lead to tense battles between siblings. We keep it loose and we keep it real and we hope you enjoy this episode. Follow us on social media: Twitter: @PsychoAPod Instagram: The Psychoanalysis podcast Facebook: Psychoanalysis Podcast Support group If you really like the show, and want more of us, join our patreon for bonus shows and more content. Psychoanalysis Patreon Page

This week brings a new month and a new topic. What better way to kick off the topic of sibling rivalry with a classic of old world Hollywood that featured one of the most iconic feuds in movie history? Mike is joined by good friend Taffeta V (of the LATE podcast) to talk about WHATEVER HAPPENED TO BABY JANE? We discuss the real hatred between its stars Bette Davis & Joan Crawford, the burden of long term caregiving, the multitude of ways sibling rivalry rears its ugly head, and why Hollywood loves watching women of a certain age duke it out. We also explore the causes of sibling rivalry and discuss theories on birth order and personality development in our mental health section. If you’ve enjoyed the show, please take a moment to rate, review and subscribe to us wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us on social media: Twitter: @PsychoAPod Instagram: The Psychoanalysis podcast Facebook: Psychoanalysis Podcast Support group If you really like the show, and want more of us, join our patreon for bonus shows and more content. Psychoanalysis Patreon Page Music notes: "Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod "Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod "Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield Logo artwork by Jess Snively

This week Mike is joined by Dan Pfleegor (Losers’ Club) and Nichole Goble (Bodies of Horror) to talk To West’s X. This mashup of Boogie Nights And The Texas Chain Saw Massacre gifts the world with two head turning performances from Mia Goth, while offering a surprisingly tender look at sex work and sexuality as we age. That it does so while also delivering a nasty slasher experience filled with gore and carnage just makes it all the better. We explore everything above and also discuss how rewatching this movie after checking out its surprise follow up Pearl helps deepen our experience and understanding of this one.  Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Psychoanalysis Patreon Music notes: "Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod "Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod "Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield Logo artwork by Jess Snively

We’re kicking off bad romance and couples issues month with one of the greatest stories about a marriage going up in flames ever told. To try to relay the events of this movie is to grab madness itself by the horns. Rooted in his own acrimonious divorce, Polish director Andrez Zulawski’s POSSESSION tells the volatile, violent, and disturbing breakup of the marriage between Mark and Anna, played in spectacular fashion by Sam Neil and Isabelle Adjani respectively. But it's also so much more than that. It dives into cosmic horror in ways that are shocking and thrilling. Through the deployment of doppelgangers it explores how we try to excise the parts of our loved ones we dislike in order to mold a more perfect union. It mirrors the tensions of its setting-Cold War era West Berlin-while also incorporating modern dance into the movements of its characters in a way that adds depth and nuance to the story. There’s no way Mike could talk about this one on his own, so he’s brought out two good friends and great podcasters: Jessica Scott (We Who Walk Here) and TaffetaV (Late podcast). We get down and dirty with the details of this one, while also discussing the common factors in divorce and relationships ending. If you’ve enjoyed the show, please take a moment to rate, review and subscribe to us wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram If you really like the show, and want more of us, join our patreon for bonus shows and more content. Psychoanalysis Patreon Page Music notes: "Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod "Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod "Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield Logo artwork by Jess Snively

During the height of lockdowns and uncertainty in the summer of 2020, a little movie hit Shudder. New movies hit the streaming service all the time, but this was a big deal because it was made during the pandemic with all its cast and crew sheltering in place. HOST was one of the few new movies we got during this period, and while it's firmly rooted in our fears and worries during this time, it gave fans something new to watch and discuss during a time when we desperately needed it. HOST tells the story of a group of friends that anger the spirit realm during a virtual seance. Mike has great company this week as he’s joined by guests Gena Radcliffe (KIll By Kill), Nichole Goble (Bodies in Horror), and Terry Mesnard (Scarred For Life, Gayley Dreadful) to talk about this movie and all the things WE did and the spaces we tried to fill in order to stay sane while locked down. From Animal Crossing marathons, backyards converted to cinemas, drunken script readings over zoom and so many more things we never thought we’d have to do, it was a wild time. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Psychoanalysis Patreon Music notes: "Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod "Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod "Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield Logo artwork by Jess Snively

It’s a new month and a new year, which means a brand new topic. As we enter the third year of living through the pandemic, Mike is joined by Jessica Scott and Rachel Reeves to talk about THE HARBINGER, the latest genre film written and directed by Andy Mitton (YellowBrickRoad, The Witch In The Window). We look at the earliest stages of living through COVID, back in 2020 when we were locked down due to shelter in place orders, and the fear and uncertainty of living through this unprecedented event. The Harbinger recreates the sadness, loneliness, and uncertainty of those times while adding new layers of terror with its plague demon. A warning to listeners, we get as personal as we can with this episode with our discussions on loved ones we’ve lost.

When you're a pod, you think that you'll always be... protected, and cared for. Then, one day, you realize that's not true. If you open your podcast app, you will see an episode on Childhood Fears in Andy Muschietti’s It. You’ll float too! Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Psychoanalysis Patreon Music notes: "Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod "Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod "Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield Logo artwork by Jess Snively

On June 30th four podcasters set out to break down the greatest horror movie ever made. What happened to them is tragic, even more so because they were young. This fifth Thursday Jenn, Lara and Mike are taking a much needed break. For listeners of both shows, this is a double dip as Mike is presenting the uncut version of his latest Pod and the Pendulum episode. Along with regulars Brian Keiper, Devaughn Taylor and guest Nichole Goble, Mike tackles Tobe Hooper’s classic from top to bottom. From an exploration to the social, economic, and political climate that influenced the making of the film; to reimagining the stench, sweat and bloodshed that went on in front of and behind the scenes; tackling whether Franklin is annoying or misunderstood; to why this holds up almost fifty years later; no armadillo is left unturned. So grab yourself a bowl or beefy, meaty chili and settle in for a hell of a road trip. Be sure to go to www.podandthependulum.com for our complete archives of nearly 150 episodes. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Psychoanalysis Patreon Music notes: "Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod "Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod "Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield Logo artwork by Jess Snively

In this special bonus episode, Mike had the chance to sit down with the filmmaking quartet the Adams family. This husband and wife directing duo of Nick and Tobey Adams have made seven feature films along with their daughter Zelda, who co-writes and co-directs with them, and their daughter Lulu Adams who appears in their latest film, Hellbender. Currently streaming on Shudder, Hellbender tells the story of a daughter isolated from the world by her mother, lest she unleash the powerful and potentially destructive force that lies dormant within her. The Adams discuss how lockdowns and COVID precautions influenced the cope of their film and how it also freed them to do almost anything they want. They also discussed composing the music together as a family, how they started making movies together in the first place, what horror influences them the most, and so much more. Make sure to watch Hellbender, along with their previous film The Deeper You Dig, streaming on Shudder now. Follow them on twitter @adams_films. You can also stream their music on Spotify under the band name H6llb6nd6r.

Cut yourself a big slice of cursed strawberry pod and meet us at the table as we discuss Body Dysmorphia in Richard Bachman’s Thinner.

Check your bags and meet us at the cockpit as we board a plane to terror town and examine Phobias in the 2006 camp horror classic, Snakes on a Plane. Everybody strap in. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Music notes: "Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod "Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod "Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Just when you thought it was safe to pod in the water. Meet us at the docks as we embark on a new theme and examine Phobias in Steven Spielberg’s Jaws. This is no boat accident. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Music notes: "Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod "Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod "Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield Logo artwork by Jess Snively