Best Hack Or Slash Podcasts (2025)

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420: Bambi: The Reckoning (2025) 1:16:10

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7d ago1:16:10

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This week we're commemorating Thanksgiving with Bambi: The Reckoning (2025). We discuss the film's balance of camp and horror, analyze its quality as a mutated creature feature, and debate its emotional impact. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 40:59. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Bambi: The Reckoning (2025) Main Episode Winni…

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Keir in the headlights: interviewing Britain’s PM 22:37

5h ago22:37

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The Economist’s editor-in-chief Zanny Minton-Beddoes met Sir Keir Starmer for “The Insider”, our new video offering. We bring you the analysis. Why executions in America are surging, despite declining support for the death penalty. And Tom Stoppard, one of Britain’s most challenging playwrights, is remembered by his Russian translator. Listen to wh…

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The Shining (w/ Ritch Duncan) 1:38:25

7h ago1:38:25

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Haunted. Cursed. Malevolent. Where does one even begin when it comes to the Stanley Kubrick adaptation of the Stephen King novel THE SHINING? This week on Kill By Kill, we’re exploring the impact of this totemic film on horror and cinema, and the very conflict between creatives behind it. Here to help us search these endless hallways for clues is w…

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Delhi-novela: Putin and Modi rekindle bromance 20:28

1d ago20:28

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As Vladimir Putin begins a two-day visit to India, our correspondent explains why Donald Trump’s policies have pushed India and Russia closer together. How AI models could learn to take shortcuts––and accidentally become evil. And the curious case of the newly-Malaysian footballers. Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to …

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Stars and strikes: was America’s ship-bomb illegal? 25:28

2d ago25:28

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America’s attacks on possible drug boats in the Caribbean is already controversial. Now critics are questioning the legality of one particular strike in September. What does this mean for the US secretary of war, Pete Hegseth? Why American firms are raising funding to explore gene-editing babies. And women in Japan face a long fight to play the nat…

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Why Is This The Perfect Landing Page for Coaches? 30:41

2d ago30:41

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Are you tired of pouring your heart into a beautiful lead magnet only to see tumbleweeds in your inbox? You’ve got the knowledge. You’ve got the skills. You’ve even got that glossy, well-designed PDF or checklist you just know could change lives. But for some reason, your email list isn’t growing. What gives? Here’s the truth nobody talks about. It…

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The great wheel: China’s Robotaxi revolution 18:46

3d ago18:46

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Once derided as a copycat nation, China is now leading the world in innovation, from driverless cars to pharmaceuticals. Our correspondent explains what others can learn from it. Britain looks abroad for policy ideas, but which country is most like it? And why the capybara is a creature of comfort for our troubled age. Listen to what matters most, …

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Happy Birthday To Me vol 2 (w/ Josh Hollis) redux 1:10:02

3d ago1:10:02

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Due to the bizarre nature of this podcast, we hope you put down any sharp food utensils before enjoying Vol. 2 of our re-release bonus episode this week, discussing Happy Birthday To Me (1981)!! Here to help us unwrap this unhinged motion picture is Kill By Kill artist-in-residence and Returning Champion, Josh Hollis (Predict-O-Cast & Butterfly Kis…

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Deal them back in? What we heard in Iran 26:23

4d ago26:23

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Our correspondents get a feel for today’s Tehran: no morality police but still much fear of speaking out. And the foreign minister indicates a desire to return to nuclear dealmaking. Who has bought into whom in AI makes the whole industry look pretty circular; we ask what that means for competition. And the first European country to scrap letter de…

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The Weekend Intelligence: Mise en masse 46:11

6d ago46:11

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Chef Gary Thomas has a lot on his plate. That’s because he’s in the business of feeding thousands of people a day on a ship in the middle of the ocean. Not just any ship – the Star of the Seas, the largest cruise ship in the world. The Weekend Intelligence’s senior producer Barclay Bram braved a trip to the Bahamas to try to figure out the secret b…

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Sawsgiving vol. 6 (w/ Louis Peitzman) 1:26:47

7d ago1:26:47

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Gather around, family and friends, to celebrate what we’re thankful for: deadly traps. That’s right! The reason for the season is back as we talk turkey, tenuous plot devices, and 2005’s SAW II for Sawsgiving!! Here to help us explore the Jigsaw Industrial Complex is writer (Vulture, BuzzFeed, and more), podcaster (Chasing Amy Adams), and real Saw …

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Fire, then fury: Hong Kong’s deadly blaze 28:39

7d ago28:39

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The dead are still being found; the displaced huddle in public spaces. Who or what will be blamed, and what policies will change after the tragedy? We visit Georgia, where protests have now lasted a year, probing the differences between popular uprisings that succeed and those that fail. And remembering He Yanxin, last natural inheritor of China’s …

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Growth negligence: Britain’s budget 22:46

8d ago22:46

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The tax-and-spend plan was fine-tuned to avoid immediate political jeopardy. But it will do little to help Britain’s chronic growth problem, and is likely to erode further the political centre. We meet with Yogi Adityanath, the leader of India’s most populous state and a harbinger of the country’s possible political future. And readers’ best—or mos…

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Party likes it 1959: Cuba in crisis 23:15

9d ago23:15

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The country’s Communist Party leadership continues to cling to old ideals amid on-again, off-again diplomacy with America—and the people’s suffering only deepens. Britain is making the most of its advantages in the burgeoning industry of quantum technology. And why conservationists’ concern about a wood beloved of classical musicians may be misplac…

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Exact System 7-Figure Coaches Use to Get 5,000 Email Subscribers 25:00

9d ago25:00

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What if growing your email list could be the single step that changes everything? Not just a few new followers here and there, but a real group of people who are ready to listen, trust you, and pay for your help. Coaches making seven figures aren’t working with massive audiences. They’re using smart, focused systems that bring in the right people. …

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Wage against the machine: the distortions of minimum pay 22:16

10d ago22:16

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For decades governments have found minimum-wage rises a politically expedient means of redistribution. But the onward economic distortions have at last become clear. Of course AI can write a faster cover letter — perhaps even a better one. But there are knock-on costs when everyone is doing it. And a look at Florida’s bold experiment in the free ch…

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Happy Birthday To Me vol 1 (w/ Anya Stanley) redux 1:21:42

10d ago1:21:42

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Light the candles and cut the cake! If you made a wish that Kill By Kill return to the classics, then it’s about to come true! On this week’s bonus episode, Gena & Patrick are unpacking all the gory details of 1981’s Happy Birthday To Me with the help of writer-at-large for birthmoviesdeath & Fangoria, Anya Stanley!! We ask big questions, like “Is …

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Emission creep: a contentious COP closes 25:51

11d ago25:51

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It is telling and troubling that the annual climate talking-shop’s outcome did not even mention fossil fuels. We ask whether the COP process is still fit for purpose. Cryptocurrencies could be heading for an almighty fall: what would they take down with them? And the revealing vowels and diphthongs of whale communications. (Hear much more on animal…

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Flee country: Britain seeks to slash migration 23:22

14d ago23:22

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Britain’s home secretary Shabana Mahmood proposed a big shift in immigration policy this week. Our correspondent explains Labour’s reforms – and the reasoning behind them. Why military spy balloons are making a comeback. And celebrating historian Gillian Tindall, who illuminated ordinary lives to bring the past to life. Listen to what matters most,…

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419: Cloverfield (2008) 1:24:57

14d ago1:24:57

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This week our patrons have voted for us to review Cloverfield (2008). We discuss the impact of its found footage style, explore the complexities of the characters' relationships, and evaluate its status as a post-9/11 anxiety film. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 44:52. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Cloverfield (2008) Main E…

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War graft: scandal engulfs Ukraine 25:24

15d ago25:24

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Pentagon officials are meeting President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv to discuss a Russia-US peace proposal Ukraine had no part in writing. That merely adds pressure as a giant corruption crisis is already embroiling top officials. Fifty years on from the death of Franco, our correspondent assesses how much Spain has changed. And should you date your…

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HIM (w/ Marques Ogden) 49:47

15d ago49:47

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Are you ready for some football?! All my rowdy friends have gathered to get into all the gory details of this year’s pro-football horror freakout, HIM!! And the scouting report looks even better, as we've drafted someone to help us feel the impact of the film: former NFL pro Marques Ogden (host of the Get Authentic podcast)!! Along the way, we suit…

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Crown prince arming: Trump sells jets to MBS 21:55

16d ago21:55

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Muhammad bin Salman’s first visit to the White House in seven years earned the Saudi crown prince new weapons, giant tech deals and a burnished reputation. Our correspondent explains Trump’s warm welcome. Why gay rights in Hong Kong are going backwards. And how snail farms help Britons dodge tax. Listen to what matters most, from global politics an…

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Former Mind Reader Reveals the Email Method That Fills Coaching Programs on Autopilot 1:23:53

16d ago1:23:53

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Everything about email marketing gets turned on its head in this episode. Forget long nurture sequences, constant launches, and trying to out-hustle your inbox. This is a proven system for turning cold subscribers into paying clients using behavior-driven automation and real human psychology, not guesswork. Built from years of testing, refining, an…

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After Sheikh: what next for Bangladesh? 19:22

17d ago19:22

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Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh’s former prime minister, has been sentenced to death for crimes against humanity. The country is at a pivotal moment as it heads towards parliamentary elections next year. Donald Trump hopes tariffs will return furniture making to America. And why English speakers use their alphabet so oddly. Listen to what matters most, f…

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IT Chapter 1 redux 1:27:14

17d ago1:27:14

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When you think about what you’ll find in your local sewer system, what comes to mind? Sure, you’ll see loose tires and teenage mutant ninja turtles - but interdimensional murder clowns? That’s right, we’re revisiting Derry, Maine, and our original reaction to the first IT film from 2017!! Here to add to our little Loser’s Club is Returning Champion…

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Gang-buster: Can Sheinbaum beat Mexico crime? 25:00

18d ago25:00

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This weekend, thousands of people protested in Mexico City about violent crime. But our correspondent notes that the government has had some success in confronting drug gangs and cutting homicides. Three years ago Japan’s former prime minister Abe Shinzo was assassinated. Now his killer is on trial. And celebrating the life of the bomb-disposal mas…

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Toil and rubble: who will rebuild Gaza? 23:57

21d ago23:57

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After two years of war, over 80% of the buildings in Gaza have been destroyed. Our correspondent assesses various plans for reconstruction. Do large lay-offs in American firms mean AI is coming for white-collar jobs? And remembering James Watson, the controversial scientist who discovered the structure of DNA. Listen to what matters most, from glob…

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I Know What You Did Last Summer (2025) 1:17:19

21d ago1:17:19

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Well… someone’s getting the hook for this one. Be warned: it’s spoilers from minute one as we once again don our 4th of July finest to get mixed up in a mystery so underwhelming even the Scooby Gang won’t spare a net or a beatnik stoner to help out. That’s right, we’re recalling our recent viewing of 2025’s rebootiquel, I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUM…

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418: Frankenstein (2025) 1:18:47

21d ago1:18:47

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This week we're embarking on a gothic journey with Frankenstein (2025). We analyze its set design and costumes, discuss the character portrayals of Victor and the Creature, and debate the impact of its deviations from the book. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 39:06. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Frankenstein (2025) Main Epis…

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Opening punch: Shutdown ends, now more Epstein emails 23:14

22d ago23:14

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Last night Donald Trump finally managed to end the longest federal government shutdown in history. But, amid a new release of emails relating to convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, the political storm continues. Why Airbnb is searching for new beds in new markets. And the amazing role of lead poisoning in humanity’s success. Listen to what matter…

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The little green look: China’s energy revolution 22:27

23d ago22:27

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America has boycotted this week’s COP climate talks, but China has sent a giant delegation. The world’s biggest polluter is increasingly pivotal to tackling global warming. Why young protesters around the world brandish a pirate flag. And since sports leagues cannot stamp out pirate broadcasters, they are monetising their viewers. Listen to what ma…

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Automate Your Coaching Business In 2025 - Clients on Autopilot 38:48

23d ago38:48

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Are you tired of chasing leads, posting content every day, and wondering when the next client will appear? Does your “freedom lifestyle” feel more like a 24/7 hustle? You’re not alone, but you don’t have to stay stuck in that loop. What if you could build a coaching business that runs itself? One that works while you sleep, keeps your calendar full…

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Home alone: the relationship recession 24:34

24d ago24:34

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People are spurning marriage and any other kind of romantic relationship in record numbers. Our correspondents explore the non-dating market. The rise of AI companions could also have profound implications for society. And why tobacco companies are thriving. Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—Su…

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IT Welcome To Derry vol 1 36:35

24d ago36:35

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Before the Loser’s Club attempted their temporal pincer movement on an interdimensional murder clown, another small group of kids from Derry discovered that something was eating the children from the sewers and tried to do something about it. Did they succeed? Let’s find out as Patrick and Gena review the first episode of HBO’s IT: Welcome To Derry…

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British Broadcasting Capitulation: BBC bosses fall 24:33

25d ago24:33

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The BBC’s director-general and head of news have resigned amid accusations of institutional bias. Can the broadcaster recover its reputation? Ukrainian prisoners-of-war speak of torture and beatings in Russian detention. And celebrating the life of Kanchha Sherpa, the last surviving member of the first Everest ascent. Listen to what matters most, f…

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Slasher Digest FM | Slasher Digest FM | 2025 Spooky Season Wrap Up 42:02

26d ago42:02

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We're looking back at this year's Spooky Season and everything that made Hack or Slash University come alive: the watch parties, the 31 Days challenge, the chaos, the community, and the pure horror-loving joy that carried us through October. In this special public edition of Slasher Digest FM, we reflect on the magic that unfolded and share what's …

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Heir Jordan: the rising star of France’s populist right 25:59

28d ago25:59

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Jordan Bardella, the leader of the National Rally party, has a stonking lead in voting-intention polls. His plans, our correspondent says, would put France on a collision course with the rest of Europe. We examine a new conservation-finance mechanism being trialled in the Democratic Republic of Congo. And reflecting on the life of Dick Cheney, a re…

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Fright Night (2011) 1:02:20

28d ago1:02:20

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What vampiric activities happen in Vegas often stay in Vegas… until now!! That’s right, we’re going beyond The Strip to the suburbs of Glitter Gultch to be neighborly with the new vamp in town as we cover the 2011 remake of FRIGHT NIGHT!! Along the way, we dig into 2000s remake culture, discuss how the housing bubble burst enriches this teen vampir…

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417: The Phantom of the Opera (1925) 59:55

28d ago59:55

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This week we're unraveling the legacy of The Phantom of the Opera (1925). We analyze Lon Chaney's iconic performance, investigate the film's influence on gothic horror, and dive into the film's technical feats. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 33:22. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie The Phantom of the Opera (1925) Main Episode H…

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Recall of duty? Trump’s tariffs in court 25:15

29d ago25:15

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Just as soon as President Donald Trump started applying sweeping tariffs on trading partners, legal challenges to them started piling up. We listen in on the Supreme Court proceedings that might end them. America’s gender gap in labour-force participation is growing for the first time; we ask why. And the “dark patterns” that nudge—or trick, or bul…

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Into the blue: Democrats win big 24:31

1M ago24:31

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In the first electoral test of Donald Trump’s second term, Democrat supporters voted in a socialist mayor of New York and governors to New York and Virginia. What does this mean for next year’s midterms? Democracy in Turkey is being eviscerated. And the world may be becoming less grumpy. Listen to what matters most, from global politics and busines…

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12 Email Marketing Strategies Guaranteed to Grow Any Coaching Business 25:55

1M ago25:55

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Want more coaching clients without chasing them? Ready to turn your inbox into a money machine? Buckle up, coach, because these 12 email marketing strategies aren’t guesses. They’re proven. They've helped nearly 9,000 coaches break through income ceilings, and they can do the same for you. Whether you coach hobbyists, professionals, or corporate cl…

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Getting their ships together: America in the Caribbean 22:47

1M ago22:47

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As America sends its biggest naval hardware to the Caribbean, we ask whether the intent is more than mere sabre-rattling—and why the Trump administration has appetite for another foreign entanglement. Our correspondent sits down with Salman Rushdie to discuss his new book and the value of humour. And as AI-generated spreads, more of the lyrics get …

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The Substance (2024) redux 1:12:20

1M ago1:12:20

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Have you ever dreamt of a better version of this podcast? What about a world where you can now watch this movie on HBO MAX? We did, so we injected our format with Cronenberg’s The Fly, Street Trash, Re-animator, and… 2001: A Space Odyssey, and we’re re-releasing this episode to celebrate! That’s right, we’re ready to pump it up all over again for t…

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Capital gained: a grim turn in Darfur 23:50

1M ago23:50

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The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces have at last taken El Fasher, the capital of Darfur. Reported atrocities are sharply rising, in a chilling echo of what happened in the region two decades ago. Artificial intelligence is narrowing the information asymmetry between sellers and buyers, spelling an end to the “rip-off economy”. And why the literar…

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Our Favorite Horror Movies Set on Halloween Night 29:26

1M ago29:26

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We're closing out spooky season with the ultimate guide to horror movies set on Halloween night. From Halloween and Trick 'r Treat to Terrifier 2, Haunt, and Hocus Pocus, we're breaking down the films that make October 31st the perfect home for horror. We explore how the holiday itself becomes a character, and share our favorite picks for everythin…

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Truce story: (a sketch of) a Trump-Xi trade deal 27:13

1M ago27:13

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Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping agreed to holster their trade weapons for now. But even if the deal holds, it does not address the deeper problems in the relationship. We examine why mercenaries—and slick international firms that employ them—are doing a roaring trade these days. And a Halloween look at what our correspondent calls a golden a…

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Trick or Treat (1986) 1:17:52

1M ago1:17:52

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Death to false podcasts!! We’re spinning this record backwards to summon the spirit of Hair Metal Past as we talk about 1986’s TRICK OR TREAT!! Along the way, we examine why the film believes metal fans were a targeted minority in 80s high schools, explore Gene Simmons’ scariest role, rage against the Dino De Laurentiis machine, and celebrate our n…

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416: Halloween H20: 20 Years Later (1998) 1:53:46

1M ago1:53:46

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This week we're celebrating the night he came home with Halloween H20: 20 Years Later (1998). We discuss the film's portrayal of Lori Strode's trauma, analyze the impact of its Scream-inspired elements, and evaluate the franchise's return to form. In this episode's B-side, we ponder the most absurd franchise revivals, predict the future of horror i…