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Struggle Session

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Struggle Session is the world's finest politics and pop culture podcast. Leslie Lee III and Jack Allison talk video games, movies, TV, wrestling, comic books, music, anime, and all of your problematic faves.Become a supporter of this podcast: www.spreaker.com/podcast/struggle-session--5842028/support.

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Filmmaker Christopher Jason Bell (Failed State, Miss Me Yet) joins me for a special Halloween edition of Struggle Session. We delve into some of our favorite horror films and recent releases including Weapons, Hellraiser, Saw, Cure, Ganja & Hess, The... more

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... more

Writer Kaila Yu joins me to discuss her new book Fetishized: A Reckoning with Yellow Fever, Feminism, and Beauty.

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Recent Guests

Christopher Jason Bell
Filmmaker and writer known for his works including Miss Me Yet and The Confection
Episode: Halloween 2025 w/ Christopher Jason Bell
Dr. Jonathan Howard
Chief of Neurology at Bellevue Hospital and author
Episode: We Want them Infected with Dr. Jonathan Howard
Kaila Yu
Author of Fetishized, explores the fetishization of Asian women and its cultural roots.
Episode: Fetishized w/ Kaila Yu
Ta-Nehisi Coates
Author and public intellectual
Episode: Ezra Klein vs Ta-Nehisi Coates w/ Briahna Joy Grey
Ross Benes
Author of '1999: The Year Low Culture Conquered America and Kickstarted Our Bizarre Times'
University Press of Kansas
Episode: 1999: The Year Low Culture Conquered America w/ Ross Benes
Will Sloan
Writer, podcaster, and cultural commentator
Episode: Ed Wood: Made In Hollywood USA w/ Will Sloan + Voicemails
Joshua Gooch
Writer and author of 'Capitalism Hates You, Marxism and The New Horror'
Episode: Capitalism Hates You: Marxism and The New Horror Film w/ Joshua Gooch
Bug Mane
Guest on the episode discussing Star Wars.
Episode: Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith w/ Bug Mane [Re-Release]
Joe Hartzler
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Episode: Lovecraft Country Omnibus w/ Briahna Joy Grey, Ashley Ray, Joe Hartzler, and Emma Bowers

Hosts

Leslie Lee III
Co-host whose commentary often reflects on media culture, politics, and critical analysis within pop culture.
Jack Allison
Co-host known for engaging discussions on entertainment and cultural critiques, often delving into the complexities of popular media.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 544 ratings
  • So Good

    Struggle session helps the shift go by. Top shelf.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    S’alright? S’alright.
    United States6 months ago
  • Great show but…

    … too many intrusive ads

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    El Phantsmo
    United States6 months ago
  • Garbage

    This podcast is a waste of time. Gross boilerplate liberal host drives any topic into the mud.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Deejay SpintronicS
    Canadaa year ago
  • Great pop culture show

    Just good takes

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LeftistTechBro
    United States2 years ago
  • This podcast saves me money

    Both of the guys bring something to table. I appreciate their honest takes and weeding through the endless movies, streaming, and tv shows so I spend my precious time and money on media I’ll actually enjoy. Thanks guys!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Expat2006
    United States3 years ago

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Fetishized w/ Kaila Yu
Q: How did the media portray Asian women in popular culture?
Media representations often reduced Asian women to stereotypes or roles that emphasized their exoticism, further contributing to fetishization.
Fetishized w/ Kaila Yu
Q: Can you explain the line "no one has fetishized you more than you?"
Growing up feeling invisible and lacking representation made Kaila yearn for acceptance, leading her to embody the characteristics she admired in others.
1999: The Year Low Culture Conquered America w/ Ross Benes
Q: Briefly, let's talk new metal. What was up?
New metal became popular as it appealed to young males, heavily marketed by corporations that recognized a youth boom in the 90s.
1999: The Year Low Culture Conquered America w/ Ross Benes
Q: How does that tie into our culture today?
What Jerry Springer showed is that you can hold people's attention without any substantive meaning, which has influenced reality TV and our current political landscape.
1999: The Year Low Culture Conquered America w/ Ross Benes
Q: So why did you write this book? Why are people talking about the 90s now?
I noticed a lot of insane things in our politics and culture that reminded me of something I loved as a kid that was super trashy.

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This podcast engages in in-depth discussions surrounding the intersections of politics and pop culture, providing a unique and often critical commentary on various media forms including movies, TV shows, video games, comic books, and more. The hosts frequently tackle contemporary themes like representation, societal issues, and the evolving landscape of popular culture, all while enriching the conversation with humor and relatable insights. Noteworthy for its candid analysis, the podcast invites listeners to reevaluate their favorite entertainment and consider the cultural implications embedded within them.

Listeners can expect a blend of light-hearted banter and serious critique, exploring both beloved and controversial subjects. The dial... more

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2. Dr. Jonathan Howard
3. Kaila Yu
4. Ta-Nehisi Coates
5. Ross Benes
6. Will Sloan
7. Joshua Gooch
8. Bug Mane

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