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Flanagan's Wake | A Mike Flanagan Podcast

Doof! Media
Mike Flanagan
The Haunting Of Hill House
Stephen King
Midnight Mass
The Haunting Of Bly Manor
Doctor Sleep
Gerald's Game
The Midnight Club
Henry James
Grief
Shirley Jackson
Death
Mental Health
True Knot
Trauma
The Shining
Catholicism
The Fall Of the House Of Usher
Forgiveness
Family Dynamics

Scott and Matt take a journey through the works of Mike Flanagan, analyzing and discussing his film and TV and the sources they're adapted from.

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This week on the show, we're continuing our time with Mike Flanagan's Carrie as we chat about episode 4, "Dramatic Arts." Looks like it's time to be sad and angry as things just keep getting worse for Carrie and Chris.

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This week on the show, we take a look at the absolutely incredible third episode of Mike Flanagan's Carrie. Kate Siegel takes the reins on this one and directs the absolute shit out of the best episode of the show so far. Tune in to learn about Matt ... more

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This week on the show, we chat about the incredible episode 2 of Mike Flanagan's Carrie: "Foreign Language." We talk about our wild theories about the newly introduced Emaline, and our continued love for Summer H. Howell's performance. Matt weirdly a... more

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Surprise! We decided to release our first episode covering Carrie a little early this week. The editing was all done, and we said screw it, let's go! This week we begin our time with Mike Flanagan's Carrie, covering the first episode, "First Period."... more

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Recent Guests

Kate Siegel
Actress and director, wife of Mike Flanagan
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Episode: Another Conversation with Kate Siegel
Samantha Sloyan
Actress portraying Tammy Usher, guest on episode discussing her performance and episode impact
Episode: 78: THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER - Episode 6: "Goldbug"
Matt Biedel
Actor known for Sturge in Midnight Mass and Bill T in The Fall of the House of Usher
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Episode: A Conversation with Matt Biedel
Raul Kohli
Interview guest discussed in the episode context
Actor/Creator (interview subject referenced)
Episode: 61: THE MIDNIGHT CLUB - Episode 2: "The Two Danas"
Rahul Kohli
Actor known for Bly Manor, Midnight Mass, iZombie
Episode: A Conversation with Rahul Kohli
Pastor Philip Higginbotham
Pastor, United Methodist Church
United Methodist Church
Episode: 58: MIDNIGHT MASS (Overview)
Shirley Jackson
Author of "The Haunting of Hill House"
Literature
Episode: 13: THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE (Part 1)
Kim C.
Podcaster of the Year of Underrated Stephen King Podcast
Year of Underrated Stephen King Podcast
Episode: 11: GERALD'S GAME (Overview) w/ Kim C.

Hosts

Scott Daly
Host of Flanagan's Wake with Doof Media (DuV Media); long-running analysis of Flanagan's work and related adaptations.
Matt Freeman
Co-host of Flanagan's Wake; co-host of Doof Media/podcasting projects; expertise in film/TV analysis and production insights.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 383 ratings
  • Exception to my personal rule of no “two men talking to each other” podcasts

    I typically don't care about "two men talking to each other" types of podcasts but I just entered the Flanagan-verse (via Carrie, Hill House and now Midnight Mass) and have been listening to this pod non-stop and it has really enhanced my viewing experience. I so appreciate how much thought is put into every episode, both the notes on production technicality and analysis of the stories and characters. Especially as someone who wasn't really raised Catholic (went to Sunday school a bit, did first... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hopefullys
    Canada16 days ago
  • Wonderful examination of Flanagan's work. Covers not only all of Flanagan's catalog, but the original literary works that his adaptations are based on. Thoughtful and insightful enough to attract Flanagan himself, as well as several Flanagan collaborators, to sit down for interviews.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Christyguy
    21 days ago
  • Scott and Matt have been my constant companions for years; they hooked me in with Kingslingers and I've since become a Patreon member and enjoyer of most things Doof. Their wise perspectives on not just literature but life are always a good listen, and hearing them shed that for childlike excitement over new Flanagan and King releases is a delight. Looking forward to their coverage of the so-far excellent Carrie revival, of the new Talisman novel, and someday, a Flanagan-helmed Dark Tower.

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    5
    Kain3Wuff
    24 days ago
  • Amazing, as always

    Been following these guys since the beginning of their Kingslingers podcast and had to follow them to Flanagan’s Wake. This show felt like such a natural progression for the guys cause Mike Flanagan is the Stephen King of visual media. The in-depth analysis of theme and character on this show is amazing as always and every Thursday is a treat for the ears. Smart, funny and never boring. Doesn’t get much better than this!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    roblet the goblet
    United Statesa month ago
  • Thoughtful and nuanced

    I’ve been listening to Scott and Matt for around 4 years now, so this review has been a long time coming.

    I look forward to these conversations every Thursday, it’s one of the highlights of my week. The analysis of Flanagan’s work, as well as all of the works his shows and movies are based on, is top tier. They are thoughtful and nuanced in their approach, with a dash of humor throughout. The Reddit and Patreon communities that they’ve cultivated are active and welcoming.

    If you enjoy this p... more

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    5
    mcammack
    United States2 months ago

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A Conversation with Samantha Sloyan
Q: What was it like to balance portraying a villain you can still relate to, and did you bring anything from Tammy Usher into Bev's portrayal?
Balancing cruelty with humanity comes from understanding the character's fears and drive; I bring those human motivations into Bev to keep the performance believable and dynamically terrifying rather than one-note.
A Conversation with Samantha Sloyan
Q: How do you approach long monologues with Bible verses, and what helps you memorize them effectively?
The key is grounding the verse in what the character wants in the moment, using theater training for delivery, and researching the content to make the recitations feel specific and purposeful rather than rote.
A Conversation with Samantha Sloyan
Q: When you were preparing for Bev, did you know she would become an iconic character?
I sensed the material was powerful and that Bev's contradictions would resonate, but the exact iconic status grew as the team, writing, and direction aligned, letting me push into the complexity in collaboration.
53: MIDNIGHT MASS - Book III: "Proverbs"
Q: How did Father Paul know that Leeza could walk?
He felt a connection to her and believed it was a miracle, while also being aware of his role in orchestrating the situation.
34: DOCTOR SLEEP (Overview)
Q: What are the main adaptations being discussed in future episodes?
They will be discussing Mike Flanagan's film adaptation of Doctor Sleep and also covering Henry James' stories in relation to Haunting of Bly Manor.

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Two hosts deliver in-depth, spoiler-friendly dissections of Mike Flanagan's body of work, tracing connections between source material (notably Stephen King) and on-screen adaptations. The show blends detailed analysis of production choices, storytelling devices, and thematic throughlines with personality-driven banter, making it a go-to for fans who crave behind-the-scenes context and a passionate, nerdy conversation about horror cinema and TV. Noteworthy is the long-running collaboration between the hosts, their cross-podcast background, and their ability to connect literary roots to contemporary streaming projects, which helps listeners understand both craft and culture around Flanagan's universe.

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