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Halloween 2025 w/ Christopher Jason Bell
Oct 31, 2025
43m 45s
We Want them Infected with Dr. Jonathan Howard
Oct 22, 2025
35m 05s
Fetishized w/ Kaila Yu
Oct 22, 2025
18m 38s
Ezra Klein vs Ta-Nehisi Coates w/ Briahna Joy Grey
Oct 6, 2025
2h 56m 13s
1999: The Year Low Culture Conquered America w/ Ross Benes
Sep 13, 2025
42m 13s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 10/31/25 | ![]() Halloween 2025 w/ Christopher Jason Bell✨ | horror filmsfilm discussion+3 | Christopher Jason Bell | Failed StateMiss Me Yet+23 | — | Halloweenhorror films+7 | — | 43m 45s | |
| 10/22/25 | ![]() We Want them Infected with Dr. Jonathan Howard | Dr. Jonathan Howard chief of the neurology service at Bellevue Hospital joins us to discuss his book We Want Them Infected: How the Failed Quest for Herd Immunity Led Doctors to Embrace the Anti-vaccine Movement and Blinded Americans to the Threat of COVID. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit strugglesession.substack.com/subscribe | 35m 05s | ||||||
| 10/22/25 | ![]() Fetishized w/ Kaila Yu | Writer Kaila Yu joins me to discuss her new book Fetishized: A Reckoning with Yellow Fever, Feminism, and Beauty. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit strugglesession.substack.com/subscribe | 18m 38s | ||||||
| 10/6/25 | ![]() Ezra Klein vs Ta-Nehisi Coates w/ Briahna Joy Grey | Ezra Klein has been on a roll with a series of podcasts defending Charlie Kirk’s legacy, arguing for Democrats to run more anti-abortion candidates to win in pro-abortion states, & and making the case for a value-free politics to Ta-Nehisi Coates. Briahna Joy Grey of Bad Faith joins me to to break it all down.This was a live stream on the Bad Faith YouTube Channel recorded 9/20/25 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit strugglesession.substack.com/subscribe | 2h 56m 13s | ||||||
| 9/13/25 | ![]() 1999: The Year Low Culture Conquered America w/ Ross Benes | Ross Benes joins us to discuss his book 1999: The Year Low Culture Conquered America and Kickstarted Our Bizarre Times. We explore the cultural landscape of the late 90s including the impact of The Jerry Springer Show on reality TV, the influence of Vince McMahon on politics, how Juggalos defined outsider culture, Nu metal's MTV-sponsored angst, and the rise of video games from kiddie hobby to big business.Guest Link:https://www.rossbenes.com/Chapters00:00 Introduction02:46 What is Low Culture?05:28 The Impact of Jerry Springer on Modern Culture08:27 Kayfabe and Professional Wrestling's Influence17:34 Trump's Pro Wrestling Persona and Kayfabe25:27 The Insane Clown Posse28:09 The Evolution of Fan Culture in Music36:05 Video Games: From Low Culture to Mainstream41:37 Was 1999 The Peak?Upcoming episodes:Fetishized: A Reckoning with Yellow Fever, Feminism, and Beauty w/ Kaila YuLeave us a 5 star review at Apple podcasts: Check out our friends: https://www.instagram.com/loudoun_palestine/Check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@StruggleSessionpodcastSend an email or voicemail to thestrugglesession@gmail.comMy GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/lleeiiiStay safe and mask up: https://maskbloc.org/Keep up with and contact Leslie: https://msha.ke/lleeiii This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit strugglesession.substack.com/subscribe | 42m 13s | ||||||
| 8/11/25 | ![]() Ed Wood: Made In Hollywood USA w/ Will Sloan + Voicemails | Is Ed Wood worst director of all time? Not a chance says our guest. On today's Struggle Session writer Will Sloan joins us to discuss is new book Ed Wood: Made In Hollywood USA. We talk about the infamous director’s artistic legacy, how his films challenge the concept of “bad” movies, the enduring charm of Plan 9 from Outer Space, and the shockingly progressive Glen or Glenda.Plus voicemails on brand movies, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, and Sam Raimi.Guest Links: https://www.willsloan.ca/Upcoming episodes:Strange Days with Aaron Thorpe1999: The Year Low Culture Conquered America and Kickstarted Our Bizarre Times w/ Ross BenesFetishized: A Reckoning with Yellow Fever, Feminism, and Beauty w/ Kyla YuLeave us a 5 star review at Apple podcasts: Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thestrugglesessionCheck out our friends: https://www.instagram.com/loudoun_palestine/Check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@StruggleSessionpodcastSend an email or voicemail to thestrugglesession@gmail.comMy GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/lleeiiiKeep up with and contact Leslie: https://msha.ke/lleeiiiStruggle Session Theme by Brendan James: https://thegreatvorelli.bandcamp.com/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit strugglesession.substack.com/subscribe | 26m 29s | ||||||
| 5/15/25 | ![]() Capitalism Hates You: Marxism and The New Horror Film w/ Joshua Gooch | On today's Struggle Session Joshua Gooch joins us to talk his new book Capitalism Hates You: Marxism and The New Horror Film. We discuss what modern horror has to offer horror, and vice versa. We also analyze some recent horror films including Hereditary, Gaia, The Witch and more. Joshua also gives his picks for essential horror classics for all young radicals. _______________________Guest Links: https://joshuagooch.com/Leave us a 5 star review at Apple podcasts: Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thestrugglesessionCheck out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@StruggleSessionpodcastSend an email or voicemail to thestrugglesession@gmail.comMy GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/lleeiiiKeep up with and contact Leslie: https://msha.ke/lleeiiiStruggle Session Theme by Brendan James: https://thegreatvorelli.bandcamp.com/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit strugglesession.substack.com/subscribe | 36m 36s | ||||||
| 5/6/25 | ![]() Sinners w/ Briahna Joy Gray and Josh Olson | This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit strugglesession.substack.comThis episode is a special crossover with Briahna's podcast Bad Faith. Enjoy!------------------------------------------A Brief History of Violence screenwriter & co-host of The Movies that Made Me Josh Olson and Struggle Session co-host Leslie Lee III join the show to discuss the movie everyone's talking about: Ryan Coogler's Jim Crow vampire film Sinners. In a spoiler-filled episode (you are warned), the trio debate what the movie is trying to say about race, freedom, religion, and vampirism before delving into the media controversy surrounding Variety's coverage of the film's box office earnings.Produced by Armand Aviram.Bad Faith Theme by Nick Thorburn (@nickfromislands).Visit our website at http://sesh.show Please leave us a 5 star review at Apple podcasts: Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thestrugglesessionCheck out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@StruggleSessionpodcastSend an email or voicemail to thestrugglesession@gmail.comKeep up with and contact Leslie: https://msha.ke/lleeiiiStruggle Session Theme by Brendan James: https://thegreatvorelli.bandcamp.com/ | 21m 25s | ||||||
| 4/30/25 | ![]() Lovecraft Country Omnibus w/ Briahna Joy Gray, Ashley Ray, Joe Hartzler, and Emma Bowers | This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit strugglesession.substack.com | 1m 07s | ||||||
| 4/25/25 | ![]() Captain America: Brave New World w/ Trevor Beaulieu | On today's action-packed episode Trevor Beaulieu of Champagne Sharks joins Leslie to discuss Captain America: Brave New World! From the reshoots to the surprisingly radical comic series that inspired it, we cover it all. We also talk about Sam Raimi's M.A.N.T.I.S. starring Carl Lumbly, a Black superhero show so far ahead of it's time that the studio destroyed it.Guest Links: http://champagnesharks.blubrry.net/M.A.N.T.I.S. TV Movie: ‘M.A.N.T.I.S.’ Undergoes Pilot-to-Series Changes : New Producers of TV Series About an African American Super-Hero Cite Creative Reasons; Others Claim Racism https://archive.ph/ACaqgVisit our website at http://sesh.showPlease leave us a 5 star review at Apple podcasts: Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thestrugglesessionCheck out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@StruggleSessionpodcastSend an email or voicemail to thestrugglesession@gmail.comKeep up with and contact Leslie: https://msha.ke/lleeiiiStruggle Session Theme by Brendan James: https://thegreatvorelli.bandcamp.com/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit strugglesession.substack.com/subscribe | 1h 02m 38s | ||||||
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| 4/9/25 | ![]() Current Events w/ Taylor Lorenz | This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit strugglesession.substack.comOn today's episode journalist Taylor Lorenz joins us to discuss current events including the Rachel Zegler/Gal Gadot Snow White Controversy, Jeffrey Goldberg's war crime text chat saga, and the dismantling of public health measures amidst the ongoing pandemic.Taylor is the founder of User Mag which covers the intersection of internet culture, politics, and free speech.Subscribe to see video version below:Guest Links: Visit our website at http://sesh.showPlease leave us a 5 star review at Apple podcasts: Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thestrugglesessionCheck out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@StruggleSessionpodcastSend an email or voicemail to thestrugglesession@gmail.comKeep up with and contact Leslie: https://msha.ke/lleeiiiStruggle Session Theme by Brendan James: https://thegreatvorelli.bandcamp.com/ | 3m 07s | ||||||
| 3/4/25 | ![]() From Ants to Zombies: Six Decades of Video Game Horror w/ Alexander Chatziioannou | On today's terrifying episode, Leslie is joined by Alexander Chatziioannou for a deep dive into the world of horror video games. We discuss Alex's book From Ants to Zombies: Six Decades of Video Game Horror, the evolution of horror games, the significance of iconic titles like Resident Evil, and the impact of remakes and indie games on the genre.Guest Links: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/products/from-ants-to-zombies-six-decades-of-video-game-horror | https://bsky.app/profile/alexanderhad1.bsky.socialVisit our website at http://sesh.showSupport the show by subscribing: http://patreon.com/strugglesessionPlease leave us a 5 star review at Apple podcasts: Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thestrugglesessionCheck out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@StruggleSessionpodcastSend an email or voicemail to thestrugglesession@gmail.com Keep up with and contact Leslie : https://msha.ke/lleeiiiStruggle Session Theme by Brendan James: https://thegreatvorelli.bandcamp.com/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit strugglesession.substack.com/subscribe | 29m 58s | ||||||
| 2/27/25 | ![]() Nosferatu (2024) w/ Jamie Peck | This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit strugglesession.substack.comOn another spooky and sexy edition of Vampire Castle, Jamie is once again joins by her brother in darkness Leslie to discuss Robert Eggers’ horny and polarizing Nosferatu (2024). Is it original enough to justify making yet another movie based on Bram Stoker’s 1897 gothic novel? How does it stack up to Francis Ford Coppola’s 1992 masterpiece? And when will men learn that having a goth girlfriend is a big responsibility?Check out Struggle Session: https://www.patreon.com/strugglesession***SIGN UP NOW at https://patreon.com/partygirls to get all of our bonus content, Discord access, and a shout out on the pod!Join our YouTube channel as a member to get access to bonus videos (if you prefer, they’re the same ones you’d find on Patreon!):https://www.youtube.com/@partygirlspod-----Thanks to Party Girls staff for producing this episode. - Leslie | 9m 11s | ||||||
| 2/21/25 | ![]() The Best Movies of 2024 w/ Hit Factory | This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit strugglesession.substack.comOn today's all new episode of Struggle Session Leslie is joined by Aaron Casias & Carlee Gomes, the hosts of the hit podcast Hit Factory. We discussed the best and worst films of the year including Furiosa, Nickel Boys, Gladiator II, The Substance, Do Not Expect to Much From the End of the World and more. We also shared our favorite performances last year, the most surprisingly good films, and the worst trends in Hollywood.Fill out your own ballot here or by sending us an email. We'll discuss the results on an upcoming show: https://forms.gle/iAFTDFsbv4HtcVBi9Guest Links: https://www.patreon.com/hitfactorypodVisit our website at http://sesh.showSupport the show by subscribing: http://patreon.com/strugglesession | 1h 22m 23s | ||||||
| 1/3/25 | ![]() Political Thrillers w/ Matt Bors and Ben Clarkson | On today's episode of Struggle Session, Leslie is joined by Matt Bors and Ben Clarkson, the creators of the hit comic series Justice Warriors to discuss political thrillers.From the Manchurian Candidate to Enemy of the State, Marathon Man to The Days of the Condor and The Jackal, we discussed the greats of the genre and how they inspired the latest volume of Justice Warriors.Guest Links: https://thebenclarkson.com/ https://www.mattbors.com/Visit our website at http://sesh.showPlease leave us a 5 star review at Apple podcasts: Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thestrugglesessionCheck out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@StruggleSessionpodcastSend an email or voicemail to thestrugglesession@gmail.com Keep up with and contact Leslie: https://msha.ke/lleeiiiStruggle Session Theme by Brendan James: https://thegreatvorelli.bandcamp.com/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit strugglesession.substack.com/subscribe | 52m 40s | ||||||
| 11/26/24 | ![]() Miss Me Yet w/ Christopher Jason Bell | This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit strugglesession.substack.comWe misunderstimated him. On today's episode filmmaker Christopher Jason Bell joins us to discuss his documentary series Miss Me Yet? which takes a year by year view of what it was like to live through the George W. Bush administration.Guest Links: Miss Me Yet - https://means.tv/programs/missmeyethttps://linktr.ee/christopherjasonbellLeslie's appearance … | 0m 35s | ||||||
| 11/22/24 | ![]() X-Men '97 w/ Elana Levin | Listen 'bub, we've got a special episode for all the mutant lovers! Leslie and special guest Elana Levin pop their claws and rip into the X-Men '97. We discuss what made the reboot and the original X-Men cartoon series some of the best comic book adaptions.This is part of a crossover with Graphic Policy Radio where Leslie and Elana discussed Batman: Caped Crusader. Be sure to check that out!Visit our website at http://sesh.showSupport the show by subscribing: http://patreon.com/strugglesession\Guest Links: https://graphicpolicy.com/radio/Please leave us a 5 star review at Apple podcasts: Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thestrugglesessionCheck out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@StruggleSessionpodcastSend an email or voicemail to thestrugglesession@gmail.com Contact Leslie: https://msha.ke/lleeiiiStruggle Session Theme by Brendan James This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit strugglesession.substack.com/subscribe | 55m 49s | ||||||
| 11/13/24 | ![]() Night of the Living Dead (1968) & Day of the Dead (1985) w/ Jamie Peck | This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit strugglesession.substack.comOn this special crossover episode Jamie is joined by Jamie Peck (@jamie_elizabeth) of the podcast Party Girls to discuss two cult classic zombie movies from the father of the genre, George A. Romero: "Night of the Living Dead" (1968) and "Day of the Dead" (1985). In these two spine-chilling films, the left-leaning director interrogates racism, the milit… | 1m 31s | ||||||
| 11/1/24 | ![]() Blowback Season 5 w/ Noah Kulwin and Brendan James | On today's blockbuster episode Noah Kulwin and Brendan James hosts, of the outstanding show Blowback, join us to talk about their new season and it's subject, Cambodia.Please consider supporting the show by subscribing: Guest Links: https://blowback.show/Send an email or voicemail to thestrugglesession@gmail.com Keep up with and contact Leslie: https://msha.ke/lleeiiiTips via cash app | venmo: lleeiii | $lleeiii Struggle Session Theme by Brendan James: https://thegreatvorelli.bandcamp.com/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit strugglesession.substack.com/subscribe | 31m 51s | ||||||
| 10/28/24 | ![]() The Predator Series w/ Aaron Thorpe | This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit strugglesession.substack.comWE AIN'T GOT TIME TO BLEED! On today's episode Aaron Thorpe is back and jacked to discuss the Predator series, including the sequels, reboots, and crossovers. Predator (1987), Predator 2 (1990), Predators (2010), The Predator (2018), Prey (2022), Alien vs. Predator (2004), Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem (2007).Also, quick reviews of Salem's Lot (2024), Th… | 10m 43s | ||||||
| 10/1/24 | ![]() Alien: Romulus w/ Jeff Zhang | This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit strugglesession.substack.comLet's kick off spooky season with some xenomorphs! Special guest Jeff Zhang joins us to discuss the latest corporate mishap from Weyland-Yutani in our review of Alien: Romulus. Did it live up to the hype? Let's talk about it!Thank you so much for your subscriptions, support, and kind words. Support the show by subscribing: http://patreon.com/struggleses… | 2m 06s | ||||||
| 8/30/24 | ![]() COVID-19 | This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit strugglesession.substack.comCOVID-19! It's everywhere. Let's talk about it with Julia Doubleday of The Gauntlet (https://www.thegauntlet.news/).Thank you so much for your subscriptions, support, and kind words. Send an email or voicemail to thestrugglesession@gmail.com Leslie would love to hear from you!Guest links: Additional reading: From Long COVID Odds to Lost IQ Points: Ongoi… | 1m 10s | ||||||
| 6/5/24 | ![]() What's the Deal with Comedy? w/ Kate Willett | This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit strugglesession.substack.comOn today's episode special guest writer and comedian Kate Willett joins us to talk about her new stand-up special Loopholes! We also discuss why popular comedians are still talking about "cancel culture" and why the politics of Amy Schumer and Jerry Seinfeld aren't funny at all.Send an email or voicemail to thestrugglesession@gmail.com Leslie would love… | 1m 22s | ||||||
| 5/11/24 | ![]() The Downfall of Vince McMahon w/ Josie Riesman + AEW w/ Bryan Quinby | This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit strugglesession.substack.comOn today's special two-part episode Leslie chats with Josie Riesman, author of the New York Times Best Seller Ringmaster: Vince McMahon and the Unmaking of America about the apparent downfall of Vince McMahon. Ringmaster was one of my favorite books of last year and you don’t have to know or care about wrestling to enjoy our conversation.After that, in … | 49m 30s | ||||||
| 4/19/24 | ![]() The Shield | This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit strugglesession.substack.comFX's acclaimed police drama The Shield presented a darker and more realistic depiction of policing. On today’s episode I had a great conversation with Joe Mayall about the series and his article Twenty Years Ago, The Shield Captured the Brokenness of American Policing. Read it here: https://jacobin.com/2023/12/the-shield-tv-policing-lapd-torture-law-enf… | 3m 47s | ||||||
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