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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.

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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.

Language:

English


Episodes

The Fifth Element - Unlocked!

1/31/2024
Originally published 05/21/23: Get your multipass ready! Jack, Leslie, and Aaron are diving in to Luc Besson's 1997 sci-fi action romance, The Fifth Element. Thank you so much for your subscriptions, support, and kind words. Support the show by subscribing: http://patreon.com/strugglesession http://strugglesession.substack.com https://strugglesession.supercast.com/ Send an email or voicemail to thestrugglesession@gmail.com Leslie would love to hear from you! Keep up with and contact Leslie: https://msha.ke/lleeiii Struggle Session Theme by Brendan James: https://thegreatvorelli.bandcamp.com/

Duration:00:45:58

Coming Soon 2024: Dune, Civil War, Furiosa, GTA 6

1/23/2024
On today's episode Leslie is joined by Aaron Thorpe (Trillibillies) to talk about the upcoming films of 2024. We take a look Dune: Part Two, Furiosa: A Mad Max Story, Alex Garland's Civil War, Grand Theft Auto 6, and more. Thank you so much for your subscriptions, support, and kind words. Support the show by subscribing: http://patreon.com/strugglesession http://strugglesession.substack.com https://strugglesession.supercast.com/ Send an email or voicemail to thestrugglesession@gmail.com Leslie would love to hear from you! Keep up with and contact Leslie: https://msha.ke/lleeiii Struggle Session Theme by Brendan James: https://thegreatvorelli.bandcamp.com/

Duration:00:48:43

Fast Five Commentary w/ Bryan Quinby

11/29/2023
Thank you so much for your subscriptions, support, and kind words. Next new episode: RIP MCU with Jesse Hawken this Friday! Originally Released 7/21/21: Watch this along with the extended edition of Fast Five (or the regular version, there are only a few seconds of difference) Leslie and Bryan of Street Fight Radio are doing a special commentary series for the summer! We're watching some of the most badass movies of all time, and you pick the films! Support the show by subscribing: http://patreon.com/strugglesession http://strugglesession.supercast.com http://strugglesession.substack.com Keep up with and contact Leslie: https://msha.ke/lleeiii Jack: http://jack.lol Struggle Session Theme by Brendan James: https://thegreatvorelli.bandcamp.com/

Duration:02:01:10

Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back w/ Nick Wiger and Mike Mitchell [Unlocked]

11/15/2023
Originally Released April 11, 2020 On this special commentary episode Jack and Leslie are joined by Nick Wiger and Mike Mitchell of Doughboys to watch Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back. Thank you so much for your subscriptions, support, and kind words. Support the show by subscribing: http://patreon.com/strugglesession http://strugglesession.supercast.com http://strugglesession.substack.com Send an email or voicemail to thestrugglesession@gmail.com Leslie would love to hear from you! Keep up with and contact Leslie: https://msha.ke/lleeiii Jack: http://jack.lol Struggle Session Theme by Brendan James: https://thegreatvorelli.bandcamp.com/

Duration:02:11:32

Spooky Season '23 w/ Gretchen Felker-Martin

11/1/2023
Today we have a special spooky episode with best selling writer and critic, the author of Manhunt and the upcoming Cuckoo, Gretchen Felker Martin! We discuss Evil Dead, Hellraiser, Cormac McCarthy, Riddick, and more. Thank you so much for your subscriptions, support, and kind words. Support the show by subscribing: http://patreon.com/strugglesession http://sesh.plus http://strugglesession.substack.com Send an email or voicemail to thestrugglesession@gmail.com Leslie would love to hear from you! Book recommendations: Brainwyrms by Alison Rumfitt, Wilding by Melanie Tem, Leech by Hiron Ennes, Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke And Other Misfortunes by Eric LaRocca, My Soul To Keep by Tananarive Due, Man with No Name by Laird Barron Keep up with and contact Leslie: https://msha.ke/lleeiii Jack: http://jack.lol Struggle Session Theme by Brendan James: https://thegreatvorelli.bandcamp.com/

Duration:00:36:05

UNLOCKED: John Carpenter's They Live w/ Matt Christman (Commentary)

10/16/2023
Get bonus episodes like this when they release and support the show by subscribing! http://sesh.plus or http://patreon.com/strugglesession or http://strugglesession.substack.com Originally released 10/18/2020 On today's special commentary episode Matt Christman of Chapo Trap House joins for John Carpenter's They Live.

Duration:01:33:45

Terry Funk // CM Punk

9/30/2023
Today we have a mega-sized two part show! First up writer Brian Solomon (Blood and Fire) tells us about the late, great Terry Funk.On the bonus half Jay Baker of The Left Fist joins us to talk about the AEW and CM Punk drama and The Rock and John Cena going back to wrestling during the SAG strike. Support the show by subscribing: http://patreon.com/strugglesession http://sesh.plus http://strugglesession.substack.com Send an email or voicemail to thestrugglesession@gmail.com Leslie would love to hear from you! Brian: https://brianrsolomon.wixsite.com Jay: https://linktr.ee/theleftfist Keep up with and contact Leslie: https://msha.ke/lleeiii Jack: http://jack.lol Struggle Session Theme by Brendan James: https://thegreatvorelli.bandcamp.com/

Duration:00:32:39

Road House

9/20/2023
On today's bonus episode Jack Allison, Leslie Lee III, and Shannon Strucci are joined by returning guest Sean T. Collins to talk about one of the best '80s action movies Road House. Orignally Broadcast 04/15/20 Support the show and get access to hundreds of others ad free by subscribing: http://patreon.com/strugglesession http://sesh.plus http://strugglesession.substack.com Find Sean's Road House essays at patreon.com/theseantcollins Leslie has been sick with long COVID, thank you so much for your patience and support. He talked about it on The Katie Halper Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSLvtUv40Lc Send us an email or voicemail to thestrugglesession@gmail.com Leslie would love to hear from you! Keep up with and contact Leslie: https://msha.ke/lleeiii Jack: http://jack.lol Struggle Session Theme 1 by Intellectual Dark Wave: https://intellectualdarkwave.bandcamp.com/

Duration:00:41:21

Baldur's Gate 3 w/ Chris Person

9/15/2023
Returning guest Chris Person (Highlight Reel) joins Leslie to discuss Larian Studios' hit CRPG Baldur's Gate 3. We also get into Armored Core 6, Starfield, and the lay-offs at Bioware. Support the show by subscribing: http://patreon.com/strugglesession http://sesh.plus http://strugglesession.substack.com Send an email or voicemail to thestrugglesession@gmail.com Leslie would love to hear from you! Check out Chris' channel Highlight Reel: https://www.youtube.com/@HighlightReel Keep up with and contact Leslie: https://msha.ke/lleeiii Jack: http://jack.lol Struggle Session Theme by Brendan James: https://thegreatvorelli.bandcamp.com/

Duration:00:40:11

Blade w/ Jamie Peck

8/30/2023
On this episode of Vampire Castle Jamie and Leslie discuss vampire hunting classics Blade and Blade II. Blade: Trinity can go ice skate uphill. Support the show and get access to a dozen episodes with Jamie and hundreds of others ad free by subscribing: http://patreon.com/strugglesession http://sesh.plus http://strugglesession.substack.com Originally aired February 7th, 2020 Leslie has been sick with long COVID, thank you so much for your patience and support. He talked about it on The Katie Halper Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSLvtUv40Lc Send us an email or voicemail to thestrugglesession@gmail.com Leslie would love to hear from you! Keep up with and contact Leslie: https://msha.ke/lleeiii Jack: http://jack.lol Vampire Castle Theme by Intellectual Dark Wave: https://intellectualdarkwave.bandcamp.com/

Duration:01:08:48

Strike + The Flash + Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning

8/24/2023
Welcome back to Struggle Session. On today's episode Jack and Leslie discuss the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, review The Flash and Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One Twitter’s unending death spiral. Support the show by subscribing: http://patreon.com/strugglesession http://sesh.plus http://strugglesession.substack.com Leslie has been sick with long COVID, thank you so much for your patience and support. He talked about it on The Katie Halper Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSLvtUv40Lc Send us an email or voicemail to thestrugglesession@gmail.com Leslie would love to hear from you! Hear Leslie discuss the direct-to-video classic Death Ring on Bill and Rob's: An Excellent Adventure: Death Ring (1992) with Leslie Lee III - Sibling Rivalry Episode 5 billandrobs.com Leslie talked about Barbie with Briahna Joy Grey and Kate Willet on Bad Faith: The Only Good Barbie Movie Review (w/ Kate Willet & Leslie Lee III) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPzJi4Mrfcc Keep up with and contact Leslie: https://msha.ke/lleeiii Jack: http://jack.lol Struggle Session Theme by Brendan James: https://thegreatvorelli.bandcamp.com/

Duration:00:55:39

Damon Lindelof is Racist

7/12/2023
On today’s episode Jack and Leslie once again take a look at the twisted mind behind the critically-acclaimed shows Lost, The Leftovers, and Watchmen. Damon Lindelof is the subject of a recent investigation from Hollywood journalist Maureen Ryan and it doesn’t get much more racist this! Lost Illusions: The Untold Story of the Hit Show’s Poisonous Culture by Maureen Ryan an excerpt from Burn it Down: https://archive.is/6dU93 Leslie has been sick with long COVID, thank you so much for your patience and support. He talked about it on The Katie Halper Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSLvtUv40Lc Send us an email or voicemail to thestrugglesession@gmail.com Leslie would love to hear from you! Support the show by subscribing: http://patreon.com/strugglesession http://sesh.plus http://strugglesession.substack.com Keep up with Jack: http://jack.lolLeslie: https://msha.ke/lleeiii Struggle Session Theme by Brendan James: https://thegreatvorelli.bandcamp.com/

Duration:00:51:15

HBO's Watchmen w/ Will Menaker of Chapo Trap House

6/24/2023
In preparation for our next episode on Damon Lindelof, check out this classic where Will Menaker joined us to discuss the finale of HBO's Watchmen series. Leslie has been sick with long COVID, thank you so much for your patience and support. He talked about it on The Katie Halper Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSLvtUv40Lc Send us an email or voicemail to thestrugglesession@gmail.com Leslie would love to hear from you! Support the show by subscribing: http://patreon.com/strugglesession http://sesh.plus http://strugglesession.substack.com Originally Published 12.17.19 This week on Watching Watchmen we discuss episode 9 "See How They Fly" with writer Will Menaker (Chapo Trap House). The GoodThe BadThe LindelofFinal Verdict - WE'RE DONE, until next week with Before Watchmen Tune: Dilinger St. Cloud - The Beginning Is The End Is The Beginning Feat. Meagan Lee

Duration:00:58:59

The Fifth Element

6/1/2023
Get your multipass ready! Jack, Leslie, and Aaron are diving in to Luc Besson's 1997 sci-fi action romance, The Fifth Element.http://sesh.show Hear the full episode by subscribing: http://patreon.com/strugglesession http://sesh.plus http://strugglesession.substack.com What did you think of The Fift Element? Want to share a take? Send us an email or voice message to thestrugglesession+mailbag@gmail.com http://jack.lol https://msha.ke/lleeiii Struggle Session Theme by Brendan James https://thegreatvorelli.bandcamp.com/

Duration:00:03:33

Cops of the Future + Justice Warriors w/ Matt Bors and Ben Clarkson

5/29/2023
Matt Bors and Ben Clarkson to discuss their hit comic Justice Warriors as well as some of the films that inspired it including Demolition Man, Judge Dredd, Robocop, Mad Max, and more! Have a favorite from our list? Want to share a take? Send us an email or voice message to thestrugglesession+mailbag@gmail.com https://www.mattbors.com/ https://thebenclarkson.com/ http://sesh.show http://jack.lol https://msha.ke/lleeiii Cops of the Future List:

Duration:00:50:18

Alan Moore: Twilight of the Superheroes

5/17/2023
On today's episode Jack, Leslie, and Aaron discuss the pitch document for Alan Moore's unpublished DC Superhero epic Twilight of the Superheroes. How did the master of comics plan to kill off the modern super hero fad in its infancy? Get bonus episodes like this when they release by subscribing: http://patreon.com/strugglesession http://sesh.plus http://strugglesession.substack.com Find out here:https://bleedingcool.com/comics/lets-all-read-alan-moores-proposal-for-dc-event-comic-twilight-of-the-superheroes/ Intro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gIrDgIKpas Outro: Brought To Light by Alan Moore & Gary Lloyd Check out our new merch here: http://strugglesession.shop Send a voicemail here: https://sesh.show/ Have a question or a take? Send in a 120 seconds or less clip of your take to thestrugglesession+voicemail@gmail.com http://jackallison.lol/ https://leslieleeiii.substack.com/

Duration:00:58:25

Commentary: Star Wars - Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker

5/10/2023
The one and only Bugmane is back with us to complete the sequel trilogy! Watch along with us, one last time. Hear the full episode by subscribing http://patreon.com/strugglesession http://sesh.plus http://strugglesession.substack.com Leave us a voicemail at http://sesh.show http://jackallison.lol/ https://leslieleeiii.substack.com/

Duration:00:00:48

Movie Trailers 2023

4/30/2023
Support the show by subscribing http://patreon.com/strugglesession http://sesh.plus http://strugglesession.substack.com Jack and Leslie talk about some new movie trailers! Leave us a voicemail at http://sesh.show http://jackallison.lol/ https://leslieleeiii.substack.com/

Duration:00:38:15

John Wick: Chapter 4

4/17/2023
Support the show and get hundreds of bonus episodes http://patreon.com/strugglesession http://sesh.plus and http://strugglesession.substack.com We take another seat at the High Table and review John Wick: Chapter 4! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:39:41

WrestleMania/Extended Universe Fatigue w/ Bryan Quinby

4/7/2023
Support the show and get hundreds of bonus episodes http://patreon.com/strugglesession http://sesh.plus and http://strugglesession.substack.com Bryan Quinby of the hit new podcast Guys joins us to discuss the endless out-of-the-ring drama of the WWE including the return of Vince McMahon, post-WrestleMania fan anger, and the WWE/UFC merger. We also discuss how the current state of the blockbuster action movies in the wake of John Wick and Top Gun, and debate safety in pro wrestling. Guys: https://www.patreon.com/MurderXBryan Vince Return and Merger and WrestleMania: https://www.theverge.com/2023/4/3/23667880/wwe-ufc-merger-endeavor-acquisition CNBC appearance: https://twitter.com/WrestlePurists/status/1642900493675425792?s=20 Shane McMahon injury: https://twitter.com/vidsthatgohard/status/1642718232304922625 Cody Rhodes Big Entrance: https://twitter.com/SuprkickStudios/status/1644183943468425216 Bret Hart Comments on modern wrestling: https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/bret-hart-i-really-question-direction-people-charge-have-taken-wwe-and-aew?utm_source=TW-Fightful&utm_medium=Fightful%20Wrestling%20News&utm_campaign=dlvr.it Dante Martin Injury (Gruesome): https://twitter.com/KennyOlivier69/status/1642009183976583169?s=20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:08:04