Best Cuckoo In The Nest Podcasts (2025)

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The Wind (1928) Feature Length Commentary Track 1:25:27

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“If only the wind would stop!” – The Wind (1928) This week, we return to the silent era with a full-length commentary track for Victor Sjöström’s haunting 1928 drama The Wind. Starring Lillian Gish in one of her most intense and vulnerable performances, the film tells the story of a woman slowly unraveling on the harsh, wind-swept plains of the Ame…

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90 OVER 90 #14: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest 1:08:52

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ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED JUNE 2022 Dan's pick for this month is the 1975 Milos Foreman film "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" starring Jack Nicholson. A movie that we're both...crazy about?

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One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest 1:01:38

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This episode is on the 1975 film, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcastBy Helen Rollins, Benjamin Studebaker, and Nina Power

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Shane (1953) w/ Kenny Neibart 1:07:26

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This week, we saddle up for a conversation about Shane (1953) with screenwriter, producer, and podcast host Kenny Neibart. A formative Western and a film that helped define American masculinity on screen, Shane gives us plenty to dig into, from its mythic final shot to the complex tension between pacifism and violence. Kenny joins us to unpack the …

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The Return of Martin Guerre 1:00:52

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This episode is on the 1982 film, The Return of Martin Guerre. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcastBy Helen Rollins, Benjamin Studebaker, and Nina Power

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It Happened One Night (1934) w/ Andrew Daniels 1:48:13

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“I just had the unpleasant sensation of hearing you referred to as my husband.” – It Happened One Night (1934) This week, returning guest Andrew Daniels joins us to break down the original screwball sensation: Frank Capra’s It Happened One Night. As the first film to ever sweep the “Big Five” Oscars, this charming romantic comedy set the template f…

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Anarchy Hour - Episode 6 with Legendary Punk Rock Photographer Edward Colver 53:45

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Join Casey and Anton on location, as they sit down with legendary punk rock photographer, Edward Colver at his home and discuss Punk Rock's past. Colver not only created a visual document of the birth of the hardcore punk in suburban Southern California from late 1978 to mid-1984, but also he greatly helped in defining the photography style and gra…

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Living in Oblivion 1:01:15

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This episode is on the 1995 film, Living in Oblivion. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcastBy Helen Rollins, Benjamin Studebaker, and Nina Power

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Shadows (1959) w/ Robert Bellissimo 1:52:33

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“The film you have just seen was an improvisation.” – Shadows (1959) This week, returning guest Robert Bellissimo joins us for a conversation on John Cassavetes’ Shadows,, a landmark of American independent cinema. Shot on the streets of New York with a semi-improvised style and a raw, jazz-infused energy, Shadows broke all the rules and opened new…

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How the National Film Registry Came to Be (with Congressman Robert Mrazek) 1:52:27

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In this special bonus episode, we sit down with Congressman Robert Mrazek, the man whose legislation led to the creation of the National Film Preservation Board. Without his efforts, the National Film Registry as we know it wouldn’t exist. Mrazek shares the inside story of how film preservation became a congressional priority, the cultural battles …

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90 OVER 90 #13: Mad Max: Fury Road 1:21:36

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ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED MAY 2022 Dan selects this month's OVER 90 title starring a yet-again masked Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron with a haircut that would have been a much more relevant reference point for Chris Rock to get slapped over. We're discussing "Mad Max: Fury Road" directed by George Miller.

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Do Not Expect Too Much from the End of the World 1:01:19

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This episode is on the 2023 Romanian film, Do Not Expect Too Much from the End of the World. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcastBy Helen Rollins, Benjamin Studebaker, and Nina Power

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Touch of Evil (1958) w/ Ryan Luis Rodriguez 1:44:21

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“He was some kind of a man. What does it matter what you say about people?” – Touch of Evil (1958) This week, we’re crossing into the shadowy borderlands of noir with special guest Ryan Luis Rodriguez to unpack Orson Welles’ Touch of Evil. From its legendary opening tracking shot to Welles’ haunting turn as the corrupt Hank Quinlan, the film stands…

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An American in Paris (1951) w/ Arlene Hellerman 2:07:33

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“’S Wonderful! ’S Marvelous!” – An American in Paris (1951) This week, we step into the dreamlike Technicolor world of An American in Paris with special guest Arlene Hellerman. A Publications Associate for Broadway Licensing Global, Arlene brings a multifaceted perspective shaped by a career spanning theatre, film, television, broadcast news, and p…

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Birth of a Nation 1:01:23

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This episode is on the 1915 film, Birth of a Nation. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcastBy Helen Rollins, Benjamin Studebaker, and Nina Power

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A Brief History of Betty Boop: From the Inkwell to the Musical 2:02:09

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Boop-Oop-a-Doop! In this special bonus episode, we present A Brief History of Betty Boop: From the Inkwell to the Musical. We begin with the story of Fleischer Studios—the groundbreaking animation house behind Betty Boop, Popeye, and Koko the Clown—and trace how their surreal, adult-oriented cartoons challenged the norms of early animation and stoo…

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The Cheat (1915) w/ Jae Kim 1:54:42

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“You are mine—body and soul!” – The Cheat (1915) This week, we’re traveling back to 1915 with returning guests Amanda Rush and Jae Kim for a deep dive into Cecil B. DeMille’s The Cheat. A landmark of early American cinema, The Cheat helped shape visual storytelling through its pioneering use of lighting, editing, and narrative tension. But alongsid…

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Mickey 17 1:01:09

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This episode is on the 2025 film, Mickey 17. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcastBy Helen Rollins, Benjamin Studebaker, and Nina Power

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One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975) w/ Ben Hosley 2:05:33

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“Which one of you nuts has got any guts?” – One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (1975) This week, we check into the ward with special guest Ben Hosley, producer of Blank Check with Griffin and David, to take on Miloš Forman’s One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. One of only three films to sweep the “Big Five” Oscars, this anti-establishment classic remains…

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90 OVER 90 #12: Dumb and Dumber 1:14:29

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ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED APRIL 2022 In this, the month of April Fools, we talk about our favorite pair of dimwitted dullards: Harry Dunne and Lloyd Christmas, Jeff Daniels and Jim Carrey; together they are "Dumb and Dumber" and the starring characters of the 1994 film directed by the Farrelly Brothers.

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Conclave 1:01:10

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This episode is on the 2024 film, Conclave. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcastBy Helen Rollins, Benjamin Studebaker, and Nina Power

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[UNLOCKED] Artist’s Symposium 1: No Country for Woke Men 1:29:14

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Welcome to one of the very first artist episodes of Predictive Programming where Dean and I plan to invite some of our favorite artists from the parapolitical world to discuss some of the art of the American Fourth Reich. Today we are joined by Cacti, of the Damn Chicken Scratches, for a look at No Country for Old Men and the works of Cormac McCart…

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Where Are My Children? (1916) commentary track 1:14:56

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“We must be brave enough to look truth in the face.” – Where Are My Children? (1916) This week, we return to the public domain vault for a full-length commentary track on Where Are My Children?, the provocative 1916 silent drama from Lois Weber and Phillips Smalley. As one of the earliest American films to tackle topics like birth control, abortion…

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Castaway Pt. 2: Inside Fredition (ft. Dr. Blobb) 1:41:11

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Welcome back to the deep story behind Fed Ex. Dr. Blobb returns by talking about which two shady groups were behind the funding of Fed Ex: WASP Bostonian old money (Boston Brahmins) and The Rothschild estate. We also cover Fred Smith's odd habit of visiting active war zones (Occupied Zimbabwe and Occupied Palestine) before answering the classic que…

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One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest: Merry Pranksmas 1:52:13

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Forgive the sound issues on this one it's our first time trying an in person setup. I promise it does get better as the episode goes on! In this episode we tackle the career trajectory of Ken Kesey, some of the similarities and this time Dean finds another incredible location that was used in the film. Although there are no official connections bet…

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War Games: LaRouchian 5D Chess (ft. @mdpetrucelli) 1:21:01

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We're back... again! Returning from our first unplanned hiatus, Michael Petrucelli of Twitter joins us to talk War Games and Lyndon LaRouche. Disclaimer: Michael was attacked by Discordian chaos agents of the LaRouche cult about halfway through the recording and cuts out before we get to discuss the film. If this episode seems a little more chaotic…

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Fear and Loathing: Halfway to Omaha 1:50:21

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In episode two we tackle Hunter Stockton Thompson's snuff film allegations, his similarities with modern pop culture figures who are presumed intelligence assets, and his stage managed interactions with The Hell's Angels all before diving into the dorm room classic Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.

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Hereditary (Pt. 1): Studies in Contemporary Psyops 1:21:31

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In this episode we cover the New Orleans truck attack, the Vegas Cybertruck attack, New Jersey Drone sightings, UK grooming gangs, and the sus origins of A24's production studio all in an attempt to get to the bottom of how we started out our New Year. Special shoutouts to a few people on Twitter who have already compiled shorter threads on individ…

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Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (Pt. 2): The Weasel Returns ft. George from CAVDEF 2:02:30

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George returns with a rundown of Vic Feazell's DA office and how it affected his view of the Lucas case. This part covers the Lake Waco murders, the Waco drug trade, and part of Feazell's bribery allegations. Check out part three next week which will finish the aftermath of Feazell's allegations and the actual film! Links: Official Patreon - https:…

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Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (Pt. 1): Lucas Abridged ft. George From CAVDEF 2:19:24

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Our first guest episode! Longtime friend, and previous collaborator, GeorgeFromCAVDEF joins us to talk about the origins of CAVDEF, what makes Lucas a killer of more than the three people the modern official story proclaims, odd coincidences within Lucas's so called "fables" and the people involved in his recantations Vic Weasel and Hugh (CI)Aynesw…

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Rosemary's Baby: Hell on Earth and Hate Toward Man 2:00:47

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Our initial pilot episode where we explore the infamous Tate-LaBianca killings, how British occultism made its way to Hollyweird, and the reasons why the Tate-Polanskis and the LaBiancas were targeted that night all in an attempt to better understand Rosemary's Baby.

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Boogie Nights: Porngrammed to Goon 2:02:54

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The hiatus is over! We return with the first of our newest batch of episodes with Klonny Gosch of the ParaPower Mapping podcast. In this episode we break down Laurel Canyon, the porn industry, the movie making process, and we use the life of the real Dirk Diggler, John Holmes, as a historical lens to analyze the movie. We also open on a reprise of …

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Targets (1968) - 23 Days of Fear Later Ft. Katie (@MildredFlorsheim) 2:05:10

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In this episode we bring on preeminent D.C. Sniper researcher Katie, @mildredflorsh on twitter, to discuss intricacies of the D.C. sniper case. Interactions between Charles Moose and Mildred Muhammad, the background of John Allen Muhammad, and the brainwashing of Lee Boyd Malvo are all part of the discussion. We also talk about the Charles Whitman …

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Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (Pt. 3): A Final View of the Case ft. George from CAVDEF 2:04:16

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We finally have an in-depth discussion on the making of Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer after briefly finishing the discussion on the Waco DA's office and how the way the ran the investigation should affect your view of the Lucas case. This is the final part of our Henry series, but join us next week for even more guest episodes! Links: Official…

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Eyes Wide Shut: A very special Christmas (New Year's) minisode 55:54

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Ravaged by the norovirus outbreak and eggnog Dean and Glenn still manage to get together to walk Dean through his first viewing of Eyes Wide Shut. Looking for a longer and more researched take on this conspiracy classic? Catch the reprise next Christmas!

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Magical Maestro (1952) w/ Jordan Beck 1:39:12

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“And now, I shall entertain you!” – Magical Maestro (1952) Animation aficionado and producer Jordan Beck returns to the show to tackle Tex Avery’s Magical Maestro, one of the most frenetic and technically dazzling cartoons of the Golden Age. With its relentless visual gags and groundbreaking use of the “wipe” technique, this controversial short is …

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Castaway Pt. 1: Frederal Express (ft. @DrBlobb) 1:24:10

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Join us this week for an in-depth look into the background of FedEx and Fred Smith's family, discussions on right wing influencer's love for Waffle House, the Skull and Bones Society, Redstone Arsenal, and more. This week we are joined by Dr. Blobb who has opened up his own substack recently where he's debuted by talking about the sus history of a …

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Locke 1:01:34

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This episode is on the 2013 film, Locke. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcastBy Helen Rollins, Benjamin Studebaker, and Nina Power

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A Night at the Opera (1935) w/ David Bluvband 1:56:04

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"You can't fool me! There ain't no Sanity Claus!" David Bluvband (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel) returns to the show to discuss the Marx Brothers' first film for MGM, A Night at the Opera. We talk Otis B. Driftwood, Riccardo Barone, and the eternal Paramount vs. MGM debate. Follow the Show: Twitter Instagram Website Music by Mike Natale…

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Blade Runner (1982) w/ Phil Iscove 2:17:56

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"The star of "RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK" and the director of "ALIEN" take you on a spectacular journey to the savage world of the year 2019!!" Phil Iscove (Sleepy Hollow, Podcast Like It's...) returns to the show for the fifth time to kick off Season 5 with a seismic sci-fi story whose history is as complex as the future it depicts: 1982's Blade Runn…

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90 OVER 90 #11: The Departed 1:50:10

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ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED MARCH 2022 We're going all Irish for this month of March! Our listeners chose "The Departed" from our multi-platform polls, so Jer and Dan discuss this selection from Jer's list, directed by Martin Scorsese and featuring an ensemble cast including Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Jack Nicholson, Mark Wahlberg, Martin Sheen, and A…

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Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl 1:01:10

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This episode is on the 2024 film, Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcastBy Helen Rollins, Benjamin Studebaker, and Nina Power

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The 97th Academy Awards, Part 2: Ranking Every Nominee 2:01:17

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In this fifth edition of You're Missing Out's annual Oscar special, we're doing a two-parter, just like Wicked and Dune. Last episode, we talked through each of the 10 Best Picture nominees (Anora, The Brutalist, A Complete Unknown, Conclave, Done Part 2, Emilia Perez, I'm Still Here, Nickel Boys, The Substance, Wicked). Now, in Part 2, we'll rank …

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90 OVER 90 #42: Best In Show 1:34:44

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We finally return with new Over 90, this time discussing the 2000 Christopher Guest comedy "Best In Show," what many consider to be his best entry. Do you agree?

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The 97th Academy Awards, Part 1: Best Picture Roundtable 2:27:20

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In this fifth edition of You're Missing Out's annual Oscar special, we're doing a two-parter, just like Wicked and Dune! On this episode, we'll talk through each of the 10 Best Picture nominees (Anora, The Brutalist, A Complete Unknown, Conclave, Dune Part 2, Emilia Perez, I'm Still Here, Nickel Boys, The Substance, Wicked). In Part 2, we rank not …

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Eraserhead 1:00:50

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This episode is on the 1977 film, Eraserhead. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcastBy Helen Rollins, Benjamin Studebaker, and Nina Power

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Anarchy Hour Episode 5 Greg Hetson on Leaving Bad Religion, Circle Jerks New Music, and Conspiracies 1:10:30

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Join Casey and Anton with Greg Hetson (Cicle Jerks, Red Kross, Bad Religion) as the deep dive into Gregs World to discuss leaving Bad Religion, Circle Jerks new music, conspiracies and more.... Available on Spotify, Amazon, IHeart Radio and more... See the full video version here. https://youtu.be/NttAPcAOp-Q Greg Hetson (born June 29, 1961) is an …

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90 OVER 90 #10: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind 1:30:42

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ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED FEBRUARY 2022 In this, the month of love, we talk about one of Jer's all time favorite movies: "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" directed by Michel Gondry and starring Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet while comparing our similarities to the characters as we were in 2004 and as we are now in 2022.…

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Funeral Parade of Roses 1:00:43

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This episode is on the 1969 film, Funeral Parade of Roses. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcastBy Helen Rollins, Benjamin Studebaker, and Nina Power

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Casey Royer and Anton's Anarchy Hour Episode 4 Blag Dahlia of The Dwarves 1:00:36

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Join Casey and Anton as they deep dive into the World of Blag Dahlia of The Dwarves. Watch the full Video Version on Youtube and be sure to subscribe. If you can leave a comment, or give us a thumbs up, it really helps alot. Love, Casey and Anton Blag Dahlia, is an American singer and record producer, best known as the vocalist for punk band Dwarve…