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Zebras In AmericaZebras In AmericaPopcorn Eschaton 61 - Ozzy Osbourne tributeDue to technical difficulties, Popcorn Eschaton had to pivot guests, topics, and even host! But because we try to go with the flow as best we can, and are blessed with wonderful friends, we march on! On this episode, John is joined by friends of Zebras Eschaton, Elana Levin and Frank Smith, as they pay tribute to the legendary metal icon Ozzy Osbourne. They discuss the cultural and musical legacy of Ozzy and Black Sabbath, their blue collar and class consciousness roots in Central England, and their invocation of religious imagery, both hellish and heavenly. Logo designed by Jesse Arnold...2025-07-2559 minBiopic: A Podcast StoryBiopic: A Podcast StoryEpisode 45: Lisztomania with Special Guest Elana Levin from the Graphic Policy PodcastHappy birthday to Rena and Roger Daltrey! We’re delighted to be joined by the brilliant Elana Levin from the Graphic Policy podcast (https://graphicpolicy.com/radio/, on Bluesky @Levin) for the completely bananas, wildly original Lisztomania, Ken Russell’s 1970s musical biopic on the first rock star, Franz Lizst.  In this super-sized episode, we’re talking about birthday boy Roger Daltrey, a Roger Daltrey voodoo doll, phallus-laden musical numbers, Ringo Starr as the pope, neglected children, a room filled with butt sconces, a gold-dipped Frankenstein, a Richard Wagner-Hitler-vampire hybrid, a gorgeous score by prog rock el divo Ri...2025-03-042h 01ReferentialReferentialRIP Krakoa x From The Ashes (X-Men With Graphic Policy's Elana Levin)Tangent episode #18Crossover!I got together with Elana Levin from Graphic Policy Radio to talk through our feelings about the current state of the X-Men franchise in the comics. A conversation in two parts!First we sat down to talk about the Fall of X and the end of the X-Men & Marvel's 'First Krakoan Age'. Then we came back to the mic to talk about the state of the X-Office today and the relaunched slate of X-Men comics under the 'From The Ashes' banner. 2025-03-021h 55Zebras In AmericaZebras In AmericaPopcorn Eschaton 49 - 'Blue Velvet'Because we at Popcorn Eschaton love the immortal spirit of David Lynch so very much, we just wanted to talk about him some more! Let us journey to a small town out of time, the liminal suburbia that is the Lumberton of 'Blue Velvet'! We are joined by the brilliant Elana Levin (of Graphic Policy) to discuss voyeurism, Roy Orbison, and how the film intersects with both feminine archetypes and feminism! Logo designed by Jesse Arnold (https://www.instagram.com/just.shelve.it/) Theme music is "Sun Blood" by Oxeneers (https://oxeneers1.bandcamp.com/) Elana's podcast, Graphic Policy Radio, can...2025-02-061h 23Iron Man writer Spencer Ackerman + an alert on how to keep listening to this podWe’ve been forced to migrate podcast hosting platforms. You might need to resubscribe to the pod at a new RSS feed. If you don’t see new episodes in February visit https://graphicpolicy.com/category/podcasts/graphic-policy-radio/  to find the new podcast feed.  Is Tony Stark a comrade? Spencer Ackerman, award winning national security journalist and author of the book “Reign of Terror: How the 9/11 Era Destabilized America and Produced Trump”, brings his knowledge of geopolitics, corporate power, and deep Iron Man lore to writing the new Iron Man series.  This podcast is for folks new to the character as well as...2025-01-281h 37Graphic Policy RadioGraphic Policy RadioIron Man writer Spencer Ackerman + an alert on how to keep listening to this podWe’ve been forced to migrate podcast hosting platforms. You might need to resubscribe to the pod at a new RSS feed. If you don’t see new episodes in February visit https://graphicpolicy.com/category/podcasts/graphic-policy-radio/  to find the new podcast feed.  Is Tony Stark a comrade? Spencer Ackerman, award winning national security journalist and author of the book “Reign of Terror: How the 9/11 Era Destabilized America and Produced Trump”, brings his knowledge of geopolitics, corporate power, and deep Iron Man lore to writing the new Iron Man series.  This podcast is for folks new to the character as well as...2025-01-281h 36Spencer Ackerman on Writing Iron ManIs Tony Stark a comrade? Spencer Ackerman, award winning national security journalist and author of the book "Reign of Terror: How the 9/11 Era Destabilized America and Produced Trump”, brings his knowledge of geopolitics, corporate power, and deep Iron Man lore to writing the new Iron Man series.    This podcast is for folks new to the character as well as long time fans. We open with an overview of why I loved this series and a discussion of Spencer’s inspirations before delving into spoilers of the first three outstanding issues. We’ve got:  ...2025-01-271h 34Graphic Policy RadioGraphic Policy RadioSpencer Ackerman on Writing Iron ManIs Tony Stark a comrade? Spencer Ackerman, award winning national security journalist and author of the book "Reign of Terror: How the 9/11 Era Destabilized America and Produced Trump”, brings his knowledge of geopolitics, corporate power, and deep Iron Man lore to writing the new Iron Man series.    This podcast is for folks new to the character as well as long time fans. We open with an overview of why I loved this series and a discussion of Spencer’s inspirations before delving into spoilers of the first three outstanding issues. We’ve got:  ...2025-01-271h 34Struggle Session PremiumStruggle Session PremiumX-Men '97 w/ Elana LevinListen 'bub, we've got a special episode for all the mutant lovers! Leslie and special guest Elana Levin pop their claws and rip into the X-Men '97. We discuss what made the reboot and the original X-Men cartoon series some of the best comic book adaptions.This is part of a crossover with Graphic Policy Radio where Leslie and Elana discussed Batman: Caped Crusader. Be sure to check that out!Visit our website at http://sesh.showSupport the show by subscribing: http://patreon.com/strugglesession\Guest Links: https://graphicpolicy.com/radio/Please le...2024-11-2255 minStruggle SessionStruggle SessionX-Men '97 w/ Elana LevinListen 'bub, we've got a special episode for all the mutant lovers! Leslie and special guest Elana Levin pop their claws and rip into the X-Men '97.We discuss what made the reboot and the original X-Men cartoon series some of the best comic book adaptions.This is part of a crossover with Graphic Policy Radio where Leslie and Elana discussed Batman: Caped Crusader. Be sure to check that out!Guest Links: https://graphicpolicy.com/radio/Visit our website at http://sesh.showSupport the show by subscribing: http://patreon.co...2024-11-2255 minStruggle SessionStruggle SessionX-Men '97 w/ Elana LevinListen 'bub, we've got a special episode for all the mutant lovers! Leslie and special guest Elana Levin pop their claws and rip into the X-Men '97.We discuss what made the reboot and the original X-Men cartoon series some of the best comic book adaptions.This is part of a crossover with Graphic Policy Radio where Leslie and Elana discussed Batman: Caped Crusader. Be sure to check that out!Guest Links: https://graphicpolicy.com/radio/Visit our website at http://sesh.showSupport the show by subscribing: http://patreon.co...2024-11-2255 minJunk FilterJunk Filter168: Second Wave Ska (with Elana Levin)Elana Levin from Graphic Policy Radio returns to the show for a deep dive into the second wave of Ska music, a brief but influential era when black and white UK musicians fused Jamaican dance music of the sixties into punk and new wave music of the seventies to create a sound that would further revolutionize American popular music in the nineties. The modern ska genre gets made fun of a lot (mozzarella sticks, anyone?) but Elana will have you know that ska music is not a joke. In an 18-month period, 2 Tone Records, an indie label...2024-05-141h 35The Venture Bros. Remastered: Season 6 Episodes 5 & 6: Of Tanks & WarholThis is an audio remastered version of an episode of The Venture Bros podcast originally recorded in 2016. One way we're memorializing my late friend and co-host Steven Attewell is by improving the audio quality of the earliest episodes of our podcast. Here's a favorite episode with new improved sound. * * * * * * Season 6 of the Venture Brothers: "Tanks for Nothing" and "It Happening One Night." Your hosts, Elana Levin and Steven Attewell, Phd. explore The Venture Bros show as a historian and an art history geek. We break-down the themes and references present from cinema, histotry and pop culture. While Steven is a P...2024-05-091h 25Graphic Policy RadioGraphic Policy RadioThe Venture Bros. Remastered: Season 6 Episodes 5 & 6: Of Tanks & WarholThis is an audio remastered version of an episode of The Venture Bros podcast originally recorded in 2016. One way we're memorializing my late friend and co-host Steven Attewell is by improving the audio quality of the earliest episodes of our podcast. Here's a favorite episode with new improved sound. * * * * * * Season 6 of the Venture Brothers: "Tanks for Nothing" and "It Happening One Night." Your hosts, Elana Levin and Steven Attewell, Phd. explore The Venture Bros show as a historian and an art history geek. We break-down the themes and references present from cinema, histotry and pop culture. While Steven is a P...2024-05-091h 25Graphic Policy RadioGraphic Policy RadioThe Venture Bros. Remastered: Season 6 Episodes 5 & 6: Of Tanks & WarholThis is an audio remastered version of an episode of The Venture Bros podcast originally recorded in 2016. One way we're memorializing my late friend and co-host Steven Attewell is by improving the audio quality of the earliest episodes of our podcast. Here's a favorite episode with new improved sound. * * * * * * Season 6 of the Venture Brothers: "Tanks for Nothing" and "It Happening One Night." Your hosts, Elana Levin and Steven Attewell, Phd. explore The Venture Bros show as a historian and an art history geek. We break-down the themes and references present from c...2024-05-091h 25Graphic Policy RadioGraphic Policy RadioThe Venture Bros. Remastered: Season 6 Episodes 5 & 6: Of Tanks & WarholThis is an audio remastered version of an episode of The Venture Bros podcast originally recorded in 2016. One way we're memorializing my late friend and co-host Steven Attewell is by improving the audio quality of the earliest episodes of our podcast. Here's a favorite episode with new improved sound. * * * * * * Season 6 of the Venture Brothers: "Tanks for Nothing" and "It Happening One Night." Your hosts, Elana Levin and Steven Attewell, Phd. explore The Venture Bros show as a historian and an art history geek. We break-down the themes and references present from cinema, histotry and pop culture. While Steven is a P...2024-05-091h 25Essential Questions with Rabbi Dan LevinEssential Questions with Rabbi Dan LevinWhat Is It Like To Be In Israel? with Rabbi Elana RabishawIn this episode of Essential Questions, Rabbi Dan Levin speaks with Rabbi Elana Rabishaw about their recent trips to Israel amid the ongoing war with Hamas, as well as their past experiences with Israel that are meaningful to them. 2024-01-1057 minThe Time of Monsters with Jeet HeerThe Time of Monsters with Jeet HeerThe Secret Origins of MarvelDisney has released a new documentary which myself and many others have criticized for regurgitating a mythical version of history that extolls Stan Lee as sole creator of the Marvel universe. To talk more about the documentary, I’m joined by Elana Levin, who has written widely on comics and hosts the Graphic Policy podcast– an excellent forum that takes up the intersection of politics and popular culture.On this episode of The Time of Monsters, beyond rebutting the documentary, Elana and I talk about the true history of Marvel, with particular emphasis on the contr...2023-08-0539 minThe Nation PodcastsThe Nation PodcastsThe Secret Origins of Marvel | Time of Monsters with Jeet HeerDisney has released a new documentary which myself and many others have criticized for regurgitating a mythical version of history that extolls Stan Lee as sole creator of the Marvel universe. To talk more about the documentary, I’m joined by Elana Levin, who has written widely on comics and hosts the Graphic Policy podcast– an excellent forum that takes up the intersection of politics and popular culture.On this episode of The Time of Monsters, beyond rebutting the documentary, Elana and I talk about the true history of Marvel, with particular emphasis on the contr...2023-08-0539 minEssential Questions with Rabbi Dan LevinEssential Questions with Rabbi Dan LevinSeason 1 Recap with Rabbi Jessica Spitalnic Mates and Rabbi Elana RabishawIn this episode, Rabbi Dan Levin is joined by Rabbis Jessica Spitalnic Mates and Elana Rabishaw, as they discuss their favorite moments and takeaways from our Season 1 episodes and guests, including discussions around the episodes featuring Rabbi Ammi Hirsch, Rabbi Jonah Pesner, Rabbi Jennie Rosenn and more. 2023-07-1941 minProgressively HorrifiedProgressively HorrifiedHellraiser 2022 (aka Enough is a Myth) with Elana Levin and Frank A SmithTrigger Warnings: sadism, violence, gaslighting, extreme gore, tortureElana is back to raise a whole new generation of hell with us and they brought their partner Frank A Smith!  Y'all ready to talk about people getting pierced by thing? Menacing three dimensional shapes? Harpsicords made of guts? Are you ready to talk about how uncomfortably attracted you art to Pinhead? About how you've always been? About how they awakened something deep inside of you when you were a teen and now that they're being played by a trans actress you feel something new and different awakening? ...2023-06-161h 40Partnership AlignedPartnership AlignedEp 41 - Setting Boundaries With Your Partner (With Nancy Pickard)Do you get confused on how to set a boundary in a way that works? This is not something we were taught in school! But it is one of the most important skills we can learn.Wording matters. Discernment matters. Tone matters.So if you've been trying to get through to your partner about something you need from them - but to no avail - this episode is for you!Hit play and join in the conversation with Nancy Pickard and I as we talk about setting healthy boundaries with your partner. 2023-03-0644 minStruggle SessionStruggle SessionUnlocked: Dr. Strange w/ Aaron Thorpe and Elana LevinHear episodes like this when they release and support the show by subscribing! http://patreon.com/strugglesession or http://sesh.plus or http://strugglesession.substack.com  One Dr. Strange was probably enough. On today's Struggle Session Jack and Leslie are joined by special guests Aaron Thorpe and Elana Levin for a round table discussion on the Sorcerer Supreme Dr. Strange. Leslie gives his reaction to Sam Raimi's Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and the gang takes a look at some classic Dr. Strange comic books: Doctor Strange #62 Dr. Strange and Dr. Doom - Triumph and Torment (1989) Dr. Strange S...2022-12-2850 minStruggle SessionStruggle SessionUnlocked: Dr. Strange w/ Aaron Thorpe and Elana LevinHear episodes like this when they release and support the show by subscribing! http://patreon.com/strugglesession or http://sesh.plus or http://strugglesession.substack.com  One Dr. Strange was probably enough. On today's Struggle Session Jack and Leslie are joined by special guests Aaron Thorpe and Elana Levin for a round table discussion on the Sorcerer Supreme Dr. Strange. Leslie gives his reaction to Sam Raimi's Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and the gang takes a look at some classic Dr. Strange comic books: Doctor Strange #62 Dr. Strange and Dr. Doom - Triumph and Torment (1989) Dr. Strange S...2022-12-2850 minProgressively HorrifiedProgressively HorrifiedThe Fly (aka Worst Person Olympics) with Elana LevinSome relevant trigger warnings for this movie include: extreme body horror, forced pregnancy, nighmarish depiction of abortion, dissolving of living human skin and bone, gaslighting, depiction of an abusive working relationship, prolific gore, and extreme animal cruelty Director: David CronenbergWriters: George Langelaan(short story)Charles Edward Pogue(screenplay)David Cronenberg(screenplay)Stars: Jeff Goldblum, Geena Davis, and John GetzRecommendations:Elana - From Beyond, Dead End: Paranormal ParkEmily- Earth Girls are Easy, Mister FrostBen - Baxter StockmanJeremy - Thelma and Louise, A League of their own, Adventures of Buckaroo BanzaiW...2022-11-111h 30CrossFade: The Dueling Album Review ShowCrossFade: The Dueling Album Review ShowCinderella & Def Leppard with Elana LevinLike the bodacious ‘dos from which the sound gets its name, “hair metal” can be a hard genre to pin down! Luckily, we’ve got writer/podcaster/critic/organizer and hair metal fan Elana Levin to run through two genre classics to help set some things straight! Matt and Elana cover Def Leppard’s “Hysteria” (the one with “Pour Some Sugar On Me” on it) and “Long Cold Winter” by Cinderella (one of the bands featured in HBO’s Peacemaker TV series). In this episode, they chat about what makes hair metal so special and popular, what role Peacemaker played i...2022-10-281h 54Junk FilterJunk Filter107: Hair Metal (with Elana Levin)Few genres of music are as critically maligned as the Hair Metal genre, also known as Glam Metal, a term invented to distinguish “Legitimate" Heavy Metal from the poppier and more ridiculous guitar rock performed by men with big hair who wore “feminine” makeup and accessories and performed power ballads. The music writer and podcaster Elana Levin joins the show from Brooklyn to discuss the lineage of Hair Metal, how it functions as camp, the importance of pop music as an influence on the sound, the controversial content that earned the wrath of the censorious PMRC in the ei...2022-10-101h 29Graphic Policy RadioGraphic Policy RadioThe Venture Bros Podcast: S1 ep 9: Return to Spider-Skull IslandLet's Do the Time Warp Again as we cover a classic episode of The Venture Bros animated series: Season 1 finale, Return to Spider-Skull Island, aka that Easy Rider episode.  Professor Steven Attewell and I (Elana Levin) will walk you through a classic Venture Bros episode. We'll explain the film history, music and all the themes and references in this episode which draws a ton from two iconic movies that had huge subcultural impact. Also, I sing more than normal.  Follow me, Elana Levin https://twitter.com/Elana_Brooklyn and my co-host, historian Steven Attewell, Phd. https://racefortheironthrone.tumblr.com/2022-09-0756 minGraphic Policy RadioGraphic Policy RadioThe Venture Bros Podcast: S1 ep 9: Return to Spider-Skull IslandLet's Do the Time Warp Again as we cover a classic episode of The Venture Bros animated series: Season 1 finale, Return to Spider-Skull Island, aka that Easy Rider episode.  Professor Steven Attewell and I (Elana Levin) will walk you through a classic Venture Bros episode. We'll explain the film history, music and all the themes and references in this episode which draws a ton from two iconic movies that had huge subcultural impact. Also, I sing more than normal.  Follow me, Elana Levin https://twitter.com/Elana_Brooklyn and my co-host, historian Steven Attewell, Phd. http...2022-09-0756 minGraphic Policy RadioGraphic Policy RadioThe Venture Bros Podcast: S1 ep 9: Return to Spider-Skull IslandLet's Do the Time Warp Again as we cover a classic episode of The Venture Bros animated series: Season 1 finale, Return to Spider-Skull Island, aka that Easy Rider episode.  Professor Steven Attewell and I (Elana Levin) will walk you through a classic Venture Bros episode. We'll explain the film history, music and all the themes and references in this episode which draws a ton from two iconic movies that had huge subcultural impact. Also, I sing more than normal.  Follow me, Elana Levin https://twitter.com/Elana_Brooklyn and my co-host, historian Steven Attewell, Phd. https://racefortheironthrone.tumblr.com/2022-09-0756 minThe Venture Bros Podcast: S1 ep 9: Return to Spider-Skull IslandLet's Do the Time Warp Again as we cover a classic episode of The Venture Bros animated series: Season 1 finale, Return to Spider-Skull Island, aka that Easy Rider episode.  Professor Steven Attewell and I (Elana Levin) will walk you through a classic Venture Bros episode. We'll explain the film history, music and all the themes and references in this episode which draws a ton from two iconic movies that had huge subcultural impact. Also, I sing more than normal.  Follow me, Elana Levin https://twitter.com/Elana_Brooklyn and my co-host, historian Steven Attewell, Phd. https://racefortheironthrone.tumblr.com/2022-09-0756 minMarvel by the MonthMarvel by the Month#159: May 1971 (w/Elana Levin) - "They Shoot Hulks, Don't They?"Elana Levin is the host of the outstanding Graphic Policy Radio podcast, which talks about comics, genre movies and television all through the lens of politics and social change. Bryan recently guested on a roundtable tribute to the great Neal Adams and didn't mention Expanding Earth Theory even once.For an additional 40 minutes of this episode, including Doctor Doom's invasion of Wakanda in Astonishing Tales #7 and rapid-fire summaries of eight more stories from May 1971, support us at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth. Subscribers at the $4/month level get instant access to our bonus feed of content that contains over 40...2022-06-221h 19Progressively HorrifiedProgressively HorrifiedNightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge (aka Free Knifeglove) with Elana Levin🏳‍🌈 Happy Pride Month! We are kicking this month off with Nightmare on Elm Street 2 and Scream, Queen: My Nightmare on Elm StreetThe BasicsDirector: Jack Sholder (Alone in the Dark, Generation X)Writers: David Chaskin (21 Jump Street)Stars: Mark Patton, Kim Myers, Robert EnglundWhat’s it about?IMDB says: A teenage boy is haunted in his  dreams by deceased child murderer Freddy Krueger, who is out to possess him in order to continue his reign of terror in the real world.Recommendations:Elana - Freddy's Fail: the Rise and Fall of...2022-06-031h 25Struggle SessionStruggle SessionDoctor Strange w/ Aaron Thorpe and Elana Levin [Trailer]Listen to the full episode at http://sesh.plus or http://patreon.com/strugglesession or http://strugglesession.substack.com One Dr. Strange was probably enough. On today's Struggle Session Jack and Leslie are joined by special guests Aaron Thorpe and Elana Levin for a round table discussion on the Sorcerer Supreme Dr. Strange. Leslie gives his reaction to Sam Raimi's Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and the gang takes a look at some classic Dr. Strange comic books: Doctor Strange #62 Dr. Strange and Dr. Doom - Triumph and Torment (1989) Dr. Strange Sorcerer Supreme 14-18 Book of Vishanti Backup...2022-05-1101 minStruggle SessionStruggle SessionDoctor Strange w/ Aaron Thorpe and Elana Levin [Trailer]Listen to the full episode at http://sesh.plus or http://patreon.com/strugglesession or http://strugglesession.substack.com One Dr. Strange was probably enough. On today's Struggle Session Jack and Leslie are joined by special guests Aaron Thorpe and Elana Levin for a round table discussion on the Sorcerer Supreme Dr. Strange. Leslie gives his reaction to Sam Raimi's Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and the gang takes a look at some classic Dr. Strange comic books: Doctor Strange #62 Dr. Strange and Dr. Doom - Triumph and Torment (1989) Dr. Strange Sorcerer Supreme 14-18 Book of Vishanti Backup...2022-05-1101 minOpen World ChatOpen World ChatThe politics of the Krakoan X-Men with Elana LevinTackling the rich politics of the ongoing Krakoa era of the X-Men with Elana Levin (Graphic Policy). Jim, Elana, and John look at the Krakoan X-Men's relationship to capitalism, governance, and more in the world that Hickman built.2022-04-1148 minIs It Camp?!Is It Camp?!Episode 33: Is It Being Able To See His Religion?This episode: Van Halen & David Lee Roth The Counsellors have decided to start a metal band, but they need a charismatic lead singer to really boost them to stardom. So they've brought in special guest host, Elana Levin, to rocket the band to new levels of stardom. And to discuss David Lee Roth and Van Halen! Who's the hottest member of Van Halen? How ear-wormable are these songs? And what's Elana's opinion on DLR's cover of "California Girls"? Now we need to stop Sam before he makes everyone...2022-03-261h 36Champagne SharksChampagne SharksCS 439: Doom Patrol PREVIEW Today we have Elana Levin and Emma Bowers on the show to talk with Trevor about the HBO Max show, Doom Patrol. Elana is a comics-centric critic and is the host of the podcasts Graphic Policy and Deep Space Dive. Emma is the Anime Correspondent on Struggle Session as well as a video essayist on the channel Hyenas and Gin. This is a preview for a full patreon only episode. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the full archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed s...2022-01-1918 minChampagne SharksChampagne SharksCS 439: Doom Patrol PREVIEW Today we have Elana Levin and Emma Bowers on the show to talk with Trevor about the HBO Max show, Doom Patrol. Elana is a comics-centric critic and is the host of the podcasts Graphic Policy and Deep Space Dive. Emma is the Anime Correspondent on Struggle Session as well as a video essayist on the channel Hyenas and Gin. This is a preview for a full patreon only episode. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the full archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed s...2022-01-1918 minProgressively HorrifiedProgressively HorrifiedThe Golem (aka Is Wonder Woman a Dreidel?) with Greg Silber and Elana LevinFear Level: SpoopyTrigger Warnings: Gore, violence, anti-semetic violence, lynching, dead children, miscarriage, gun violenceBen's quest to find and watch a horror movie that deals with Jewish themes finally hits pay dirt. Get it? Dirt! Golems!Topics of Discussion:HistoryJudaism and HorrorVarious Bar MitzvahsMadonna, a lot, you'd be surprisedJewish National TreasureBad sexMarginally better sexGoyim barbariansWalking a very fine lineCreepy childrenEvangelion (are you even surprised?)Recommendations:The VVitchSonThe Golem and How He Came To BeMunichAn American TaleLittle Otik (aka Greedy Guts)PrevengeThe Bartimaeus TrilogyFollow our g...2021-12-032h 46Progressively HorrifiedProgressively HorrifiedA Nightmare on Elm Street (aka You Had One Job, Glen!) with Tea Fougner, Vita Ayala, Morgan, Steenz, Elizabeth Brei, and Elana LevinFear Level: TerrifyingTrigger Warnings: Jump scares, gaslighting, gore, cops, violence against women, knife trauma, alcoholism, metal on metal screechingSupport us on our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/progressivelyhorrifiedIn 1984, Wes Craven brought Robert Englund to haunt our dreams as the blade handed, dream haunting, gone but not forgotten psychopath Fred Krueger. To this day, he's been keeping kids awake late into the night. Luckily for us, one teen girl had a library card, access to shotgun shells, and a penchant for lucha libre.Director: Wes CravenWriters: Wes CravenStars: Heather Langenkamp...2021-10-151h 27CEREBROCEREBROEpisode 047: Jamie Madrox (feat. Elana Levin)In Episode 47 of CEREBRO, Connor and critic Elana Levin fall to pieces with Jamie Madrox, the Multiple Man! A longtime X-Men supporting character, Madrox rose to prominence in the 21st century as the protagonist of the long-running X-Factor, written by Peter David. After a number of astoundingly complicated stories, he is now part of Krakoa's X-Corp.The CEREBRO character file on Multiple Man begins at 1:14:11.(Content Advisory: Jamie's story includes suicide, genocide, the loss of a child, and, uh... grooming? I'm honestly not sure what to call the Layla Miller thing, but she's a kid...2021-08-233h 30Progressively HorrifiedProgressively HorrifiedHellbound: Hellraiser II (aka Yugioh for Grown-Ups) with Elana LevinFear Level: Spooky/Existentially disconcertingTrigger Warnings: Blood, guts, violence of a sexual nature, surgery, amputation, hospitals and bad doctors, all sorts of physical trauma, bugs and maggots.Hellraiser II picks up right where we left off with Hellraiser I. It's bigger, it's weirder, and OH SHIT IS THAT A DIAMOND? It's time to duel your ressurrected evil stepmother or be banished to the shadow realm.Topics of Discussion:Previously onTake your best shot, Snow WhiteTo think I hesitatedSkinless JuliaBloody Mattress Delivery serviceWhite linen suitsHorny mummiesWhite British imperialismTaste of Hell BloodThreatening...2021-08-131h 47Marvel by the MonthMarvel by the Month#119: June 1969 (w/Elana Levin) - "The Coming of... the Falcon!"Elana Levin is the host of the Graphic Policy Radio podcast, where they talk about about comics, genre movies and television through the lens of politics and social change. They’ve written about Jack Kirby for The Daily Beast and talked about him on SyFy and Jack Kirby Museum livestreams, so you can imagine how excited we were to be able to have them join us!Contribute to our Patreon at the $4/month level to get access to our bonus feed, which contains an extended version of this episode with nearly 20 minutes of additional content, including our di...2021-07-281h 10The Rambling RamblersThe Rambling RamblersPink Flamingos (w/Elana Levin)In this week's episode, we focus on John Waters' 1972 cult comedy classic PINK FLAMINGOS! As both Pete and Justin were new to the movie, we were fortunate to be joined by fellow podcaster and film critic, Elana Levin!We discussed general thoughts and observations on the movie through our usual categories: "You Already Know," "Let's Check It Out," "Like a Virgin," "Double Rainbow," and "Parting Shots." "The Good Son-off," and "Remake This!" were tabled this week and the reasons why were discussed within the show!Films discussed during "Whatcha Been Watching Lately": STAR TREK: DEEP...2021-07-011h 19Struggle SessionStruggle SessionThe Alan Moore Podcast: Miracleman w/ Trevor Beaulieu and Elana Levin [Trailer]Support the show and the full Alan Moore series here: http://sesh.plus | http://patreon.com/strugglesession | http://strugglesession.substack.com On today's episode of The Alan Moore Podcast Jack and Leslie discuss Miracleman with Trevor Beaulieu of Champagne Sharks and Elana Levin of Graphic Policy Radio. https://graphicpolicy.com/  https://www.patreon.com/champagnesharks  Opening clip: Alan Moore: The American Superhero Genre https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ND5RN0CRhATheme song: Chaos Theory - Ava LowClosing: Alan Moore and Tim Perkins - Ignis No. 1 With a Bullet Produced by Ted Reidy (tedreidy10@gmail.com) ★ Support this podcast ★ Learn more a...2021-06-1901 minStruggle SessionStruggle SessionThe Alan Moore Podcast: Miracleman w/ Trevor Beaulieu and Elana Levin [Trailer]Support the show and the full Alan Moore series here: http://sesh.plus | http://patreon.com/strugglesession | http://strugglesession.substack.com On today's episode of The Alan Moore Podcast Jack and Leslie discuss Miracleman with Trevor Beaulieu of Champagne Sharks and Elana Levin of Graphic Policy Radio. https://graphicpolicy.com/  https://www.patreon.com/champagnesharks  Opening clip: Alan Moore: The American Superhero Genre https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ND5RN0CRhATheme song: Chaos Theory - Ava LowClosing: Alan Moore and Tim Perkins - Ignis No. 1 With a Bullet Produced by Ted Reidy (tedreidy10@gmail.com) ★ Support this podcast ★ Learn more a...2021-06-1901 minGraphic Policy RadioGraphic Policy RadioThe Falcon and the Winter Soldier with Spencer Ackerman and Brandon Wilson"Zemo is the only character with an ideology" - Brandon Wilson "A real Captain America looks to the rest of the world like The Joker" - Spencer Ackerman Talking about Disney's latest Marvel TV show, The Falcon and The Winter Soldier with two of my favorite Marvel experts. Spencer Ackerman award winning national security journalist and author of REIGN OF TERROR: How The 9/11 Era Destabilized America and Produced Trump, out August 10 from Viking. https://twitter.com/attackerman Brandon Wilson is a filmmaker and lecturer. Brandon has directed two micro-budget features: 2005’s The Man Who Couldn’t… which is on YouTube and Sepu...2021-05-041h 34Graphic Policy RadioGraphic Policy RadioThe Falcon and the Winter Soldier with Spencer Ackerman and Brandon Wilson"Zemo is the only character with an ideology" - Brandon Wilson "A real Captain America looks to the rest of the world like The Joker" - Spencer Ackerman Talking about Disney's latest Marvel TV show, The Falcon and The Winter Soldier with two of my favorite Marvel experts. Spencer Ackerman award winning national security journalist and author of REIGN OF TERROR: How The 9/11 Era Destabilized America and Produced Trump, out August 10 from Viking. https://twitter.com/attackerman Brandon Wilson is a filmmaker and lecturer. Brandon has directed two micro-budget features: 2005’s The Man Who Couldn’t… which is on YouTube and Sepu...2021-05-041h 34The Falcon and the Winter Soldier with Spencer Ackerman and Brandon Wilson"Zemo is the only character with an ideology" - Brandon Wilson "A real Captain America looks to the rest of the world like The Joker" - Spencer Ackerman Talking about Disney's latest Marvel TV show, The Falcon and The Winter Soldier with two of my favorite Marvel experts. Spencer Ackerman award winning national security journalist and author of REIGN OF TERROR: How The 9/11 Era Destabilized America and Produced Trump, out August 10 from Viking. https://twitter.com/attackerman Brandon Wilson is a filmmaker and lecturer. Brandon has directed two micro-budget features: 2005’s The Man Who Couldn’t… which is on YouTube and Sepu...2021-05-041h 34Graphic Policy RadioGraphic Policy RadioThe Falcon and the Winter Soldier with Spencer Ackerman and Brandon Wilson"Zemo is the only character with an ideology" - Brandon Wilson "A real Captain America looks to the rest of the world like The Joker" - Spencer Ackerman Talking about Disney's latest Marvel TV show, The Falcon and The Winter Soldier with two of my favorite Marvel experts. Spencer Ackerman award winning national security journalist and author of REIGN OF TERROR: How The 9/11 Era Destabilized America and Produced Trump, out August 10 from Viking. https://twitter.com/attackerman Brandon Wilson is a filmmaker and lecturer. Brandon has directed two micro-budget features: 2005’s The...2021-05-041h 34Progressively HorrifiedProgressively HorrifiedHellraiser (aka The Alexander Hamilton of F***ing ) with Elana LevinFear Level: HorrifyingTrigger Warnings: BODY HORROR, blood, guts, insects, maggots, attempted sexual assault,  Director: Clive BarkerWriters: Clive BarkerStars: Andrew Robinson (Garak!), Clare Higgins, Ashley LaurenceHellraiser is a horror classic and with good reason. The special effects are incredible, the monsters are memorable, and for some reason half of the cast had their voices dubbed over. Okay, we're not as keep on that last one, but Hellraiser is revered at large and especially in the LGBTQIA+ community. But why? Oh, we have such sights to show you.Topics of Discussion:-This movie d...2021-03-052h 45Graphic Policy RadioGraphic Policy RadioDeep Space Dive: a Star Trek Deep Space Nine podcast. Ep 3rd Wave FeminismDS9 premiered at the height of third wave feminism. In this episode, we’ll look at how Star Trek Deep Space Nine incorporated feminist thought of the ‘90s into its depictions of women and gender. Also, how that explains why Major Kira is always wearing a full face of makeup even when she’s roaming caves with a phaser rifle. And how the real villian isn't just the Dominion, it's Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. Got questions? Recommendations? Deep Space Dive now has our own email address: DeepSpaceDivePodcast at gmail!  and soon we will have our own RSS, I promise. Follow hosts...2021-02-081h 11Deep Space Dive: a Star Trek Deep Space Nine podcast. Ep 3rd Wave FeminismDS9 premiered at the height of third wave feminism. In this episode, we’ll look at how Star Trek Deep Space Nine incorporated feminist thought of the ‘90s into its depictions of women and gender. Also, how that explains why Major Kira is always wearing a full face of makeup even when she’s roaming caves with a phaser rifle. And how the real villian isn't just the Dominion, it's Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. Got questions? Recommendations? Deep Space Dive now has our own email address: DeepSpaceDivePodcast at gmail!  and soon we will have our own RSS, I promise. Follow hosts...2021-02-081h 11Graphic Policy RadioGraphic Policy RadioDeep Space Dive: a Star Trek Deep Space Nine podcast. Ep 3rd Wave FeminismDS9 premiered at the height of third wave feminism. In this episode, we’ll look at how Star Trek Deep Space Nine incorporated feminist thought of the ‘90s into its depictions of women and gender. Also, how that explains why Major Kira is always wearing a full face of makeup even when she’s roaming caves with a phaser rifle. And how the real villian isn't just the Dominion, it's Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. Got questions? Recommendations? Deep Space Dive now has our own email address: DeepSpaceDivePodcast at gmail!  and soon we will have our own RSS, I...2021-02-081h 11Graphic Policy RadioGraphic Policy RadioDeep Space Dive: a Star Trek Deep Space Nine podcast. Ep 3rd Wave FeminismDS9 premiered at the height of third wave feminism. In this episode, we’ll look at how Star Trek Deep Space Nine incorporated feminist thought of the ‘90s into its depictions of women and gender. Also, how that explains why Major Kira is always wearing a full face of makeup even when she’s roaming caves with a phaser rifle. And how the real villian isn't just the Dominion, it's Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. Got questions? Recommendations? Deep Space Dive now has our own email address: DeepSpaceDivePodcast at gmail!  and soon we will have our own RSS, I promise. Follow hosts...2021-02-081h 11Graphic Policy RadioGraphic Policy RadioDeep Space Dive: a Star Trek Deep Space Nine podcast. Ep 3rd Wave FeminismDS9 premiered at the height of third wave feminism. In this episode, we’ll look at how Star Trek Deep Space Nine incorporated feminist thought of the ‘90s into its depictions of women and gender. Also, how that explains why Major Kira is always wearing a full face of makeup even when she’s roaming caves with a phaser rifle. And how the real villian isn't just the Dominion, it's Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. Got questions? Recommendations? Deep Space Dive now has our own email address: DeepSpaceDivePodcast at gmail!  and soon we will have our own RSS, I promise. Follow hosts...2021-02-081h 11Struggle SessionStruggle SessionThe Dark Knight Returns w/ Elana Levin and Kurt Schiller - UnlockedGet bonus episodes like this at http://sesh.plus Unlocked! Jack and Leslie are joined by Elana Levin (Graphic Policy Radio) and Kurt Schiller (Parents Just Don't Understand) to discuss the most important Batman comic of our era The Dark Knight Returns. https://graphicpolicy.com/radio/ https://bloodknife.com/ ★ Support this podcast ★ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/struggle-session--5842028/support.2021-02-061h 15Struggle SessionStruggle SessionThe Dark Knight Returns w/ Elana Levin and Kurt Schiller - UnlockedGet bonus episodes like this at http://sesh.plus Unlocked! Jack and Leslie are joined by Elana Levin (Graphic Policy Radio) and Kurt Schiller (Parents Just Don't Understand) to discuss the most important Batman comic of our era The Dark Knight Returns. https://graphicpolicy.com/radio/ https://bloodknife.com/ ★ Support this podcast ★ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/struggle-session--5842028/support.2021-02-061h 15Graphic Policy RadioGraphic Policy RadioDeep Space Dive: a Star Trek Deep Space Nine podcast. Ep 2: Unionize Quark's!Rom quotes Karl Marx and organizes a labor union at Quark's Bar-- of course this merits a full episode of our new DS9 podcast. Join our guest, labor unionist & Trekkie Asher Huey for a close look at Bar Association, Season 4 episode 9.  This is the second episode of our podcast spin-off series, "Deep Space Dive" a Deep Space Nine podcast hosted by Elana Levin and Sarah Daniel Rasher.  In each episode we do a deep dive into the text and subtext of this most political of Star Trek series, often with expert guests like the one we had today. Asher Heuy is the digital d...2021-01-121h 05Deep Space Dive: a Star Trek Deep Space Nine podcast. Ep 2: Unionize Quark's!Rom quotes Karl Marx and organizes a labor union at Quark's Bar-- of course this merits a full episode of our new DS9 podcast. Join our guest, labor unionist & Trekkie Asher Huey for a close look at Bar Association, Season 4 episode 9.  This is the second episode of our podcast spin-off series, "Deep Space Dive" a Deep Space Nine podcast hosted by Elana Levin and Sarah Daniel Rasher.  In each episode we do a deep dive into the text and subtext of this most political of Star Trek series, often with expert guests like the one we had today. Asher Heuy is the digital d...2021-01-121h 05Graphic Policy RadioGraphic Policy RadioDeep Space Dive: a Star Trek Deep Space Nine podcast. Ep 2: Unionize Quark's!Rom quotes Karl Marx and organizes a labor union at Quark's Bar-- of course this merits a full episode of our new DS9 podcast. Join our guest, labor unionist & Trekkie Asher Huey for a close look at Bar Association, Season 4 episode 9.  This is the second episode of our podcast spin-off series, "Deep Space Dive" a Deep Space Nine podcast hosted by Elana Levin and Sarah Daniel Rasher.  In each episode we do a deep dive into the text and subtext of this most political of Star Trek series, often with expert guests like the one we had today. Asher Heuy is the digital d...2021-01-121h 05Graphic Policy RadioGraphic Policy RadioDeep Space Dive: a Star Trek Deep Space Nine podcast. Ep 2: Unionize Quark's!Rom quotes Karl Marx and organizes a labor union at Quark's Bar-- of course this merits a full episode of our new DS9 podcast. Join our guest, labor unionist & Trekkie Asher Huey for a close look at Bar Association, Season 4 episode 9.  This is the second episode of our podcast spin-off series, "Deep Space Dive" a Deep Space Nine podcast hosted by Elana Levin and Sarah Daniel Rasher.  In each episode we do a deep dive into the text and subtext of this most political of Star Trek series, often with expert guests like the one we had today. Asher Heuy is the digital d...2021-01-121h 05Graphic Policy RadioGraphic Policy RadioDeep Space Dive: a Star Trek Deep Space Nine podcast. Ep 2: Unionize Quark's!Rom quotes Karl Marx and organizes a labor union at Quark's Bar-- of course this merits a full episode of our new DS9 podcast. Join our guest, labor unionist & Trekkie Asher Huey for a close look at Bar Association, Season 4 episode 9.  This is the second episode of our podcast spin-off series, "Deep Space Dive" a Deep Space Nine podcast hosted by Elana Levin and Sarah Daniel Rasher.  In each episode we do a deep dive into the text and subtext of this most political of Star Trek series, often with expert guests like the one we had today. A...2021-01-121h 05Judgement Day: T2 VS CinemaJudgement Day: T2 VS CinemaT2 vs Spidey W/ Elana Levin and Frandie BatistaThis week Elana Levin of the Graphic Policy podcast and songwriter/rapper/producer Frandie Batista as we cast a wide web and look at the film adaptations of Spider-Man. Happy new year, everyone! I'm starting this one off with something joyful for you all!Music by Johnny Ampersand: https://jonnyampersand.bandcamp.com/Outro: Side Piece by FrandieContact me: judgementdaypod@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2020-12-311h 15Mex FlentalloMex Flentallo8 - The CIA Took My Daddy Away feat. Elana LevinLos Bros Flentallo are joined by Organizing 2.0 and Graphic Policy Radio's Elana Levin (@Elana_Brooklyn) to talk about The Aspirational Leftist Hero Green Arrow. Specifically we are talking about the 1987 Mike Grell classic Green Arrow: Longbow Hunters.2020-12-272h 05Graphic Policy RadioGraphic Policy RadioThe Venture Bros Podcast: S 2; Ep 5: 20 Years to MidnightIGNORE ME at your perril! Professor Steven Attewell and I, (Elana Levin) walk you through one of the most quotable episodes of The Venture Bros show. We're here to help you understand the history, context and pop culture references within. From the most important chair of the mid 20th century to the 1991 MTV Music Video Awards (that was a wierd one indeed). 3rd image our slide show is Arishem the Judge by Jack Kirby-- a massive inspiration for The Grand Inquisitor.  Follow Steven here: https://twitter.com/StevenAttewell  and me: https://twitter.com/Elana_Brooklyn2020-12-0141 minGraphic Policy RadioGraphic Policy RadioThe Venture Bros Podcast: S 2; Ep 5: 20 Years to MidnightIGNORE ME at your perril! Professor Steven Attewell and I, (Elana Levin) walk you through one of the most quotable episodes of The Venture Bros show. We're here to help you understand the history, context and pop culture references within. From the most important chair of the mid 20th century to the 1991 MTV Music Video Awards (that was a wierd one indeed). 3rd image our slide show is Arishem the Judge by Jack Kirby-- a massive inspiration for The Grand Inquisitor.  Follow Steven here: https://twitter.com/StevenAttewell  and me: https://twitter.com/Elana_Brooklyn 2020-12-0141 minThe Venture Bros Podcast: S 2; Ep 5: 20 Years to MidnightIGNORE ME at your perril! Professor Steven Attewell and I, (Elana Levin) walk you through one of the most quotable episodes of The Venture Bros show. We're here to help you understand the history, context and pop culture references within. From the most important chair of the mid 20th century to the 1991 MTV Music Video Awards (that was a wierd one indeed). 3rd image our slide show is Arishem the Judge by Jack Kirby-- a massive inspiration for The Grand Inquisitor.  Follow Steven here: https://twitter.com/StevenAttewell  and me: https://twitter.com/Elana_Brooklyn 2020-12-0141 minGraphic Policy RadioGraphic Policy RadioThe Venture Bros Podcast: S 2; Ep 5: 20 Years to MidnightIGNORE ME at your perril! Professor Steven Attewell and I, (Elana Levin) walk you through one of the most quotable episodes of The Venture Bros show. We're here to help you understand the history, context and pop culture references within. From the most important chair of the mid 20th century to the 1991 MTV Music Video Awards (that was a wierd one indeed). 3rd image our slide show is Arishem the Judge by Jack Kirby-- a massive inspiration for The Grand Inquisitor.  Follow Steven here: https://twitter.com/StevenAttewell  and me: https://twitter.com/Elana_Brooklyn2020-12-0141 minGraphic Policy RadioGraphic Policy RadioThe Venture Bros Podcast: S 2; Ep 5: 20 Years to MidnightIGNORE ME at your perril! Professor Steven Attewell and I, (Elana Levin) walk you through one of the most quotable episodes of The Venture Bros show. We're here to help you understand the history, context and pop culture references within. From the most important chair of the mid 20th century to the 1991 MTV Music Video Awards (that was a wierd one indeed). 3rd image our slide show is Arishem the Judge by Jack Kirby-- a massive inspiration for The Grand Inquisitor.  Follow Steven here: https://twitter.com/StevenAttewell  and me: https://twitter.com/Elana_Br...2020-12-0141 minGraphic Policy RadioGraphic Policy RadioThe Venture Bros podcast: S4 Ep 16 Operation P.R.O.M.Travel back as we delve into a classic Venture Bros episode: Operation PROM. Thanks for being patient with the podcast right now: I've been slammed with work. I thought I'd make it up to you by covering a Venture Bros episode from Season 4, before we started podcast. We're here to help you catch all the references to feminist philosophers and 70s rock bands and Marvel comics. And to help you think about all the themes about all the failure, all the nostalgia and all the other stuff that Venture Bros are made of.  I, Elana Le...2020-04-2059 minGraphic Policy RadioGraphic Policy RadioThe Venture Bros podcast: S4 Ep 16 Operation P.R.O.M.Travel back as we delve into a classic Venture Bros episode: Operation PROM. Thanks for being patient with the podcast right now: I've been slammed with work. I thought I'd make it up to you by covering a Venture Bros episode from Season 4, before we started podcast. We're here to help you catch all the references to feminist philosophers and 70s rock bands and Marvel comics. And to help you think about all the themes about all the failure, all the nostalgia and all the other stuff that Venture Bros are made of.  I, Elana Levin https://twitter.com/Elana_Br...2020-04-2059 minThe Venture Bros podcast: S4 Ep 16 Operation P.R.O.M.Travel back as we delve into a classic Venture Bros episode: Operation PROM. Thanks for being patient with the podcast right now: I've been slammed with work. I thought I'd make it up to you by covering a Venture Bros episode from Season 4, before we started podcast. We're here to help you catch all the references to feminist philosophers and 70s rock bands and Marvel comics. And to help you think about all the themes about all the failure, all the nostalgia and all the other stuff that Venture Bros are made of.  I, Elana Levin https://twitter.com/Elana_Br...2020-04-2059 minGraphic Policy RadioGraphic Policy RadioThe Venture Bros podcast: S4 Ep 16 Operation P.R.O.M.Travel back as we delve into a classic Venture Bros episode: Operation PROM. Thanks for being patient with the podcast right now: I've been slammed with work. I thought I'd make it up to you by covering a Venture Bros episode from Season 4, before we started podcast. We're here to help you catch all the references to feminist philosophers and 70s rock bands and Marvel comics. And to help you think about all the themes about all the failure, all the nostalgia and all the other stuff that Venture Bros are made of.  I, Elana Levin https://twitter.com/Elana_Br...2020-04-2059 minGraphic Policy RadioGraphic Policy RadioThe Venture Bros podcast: S4 Ep 16 Operation P.R.O.M.Travel back as we delve into a classic Venture Bros episode: Operation PROM. Thanks for being patient with the podcast right now: I've been slammed with work. I thought I'd make it up to you by covering a Venture Bros episode from Season 4, before we started podcast. We're here to help you catch all the references to feminist philosophers and 70s rock bands and Marvel comics. And to help you think about all the themes about all the failure, all the nostalgia and all the other stuff that Venture Bros are made of.  I, Elana Levin https://twitter.com/Elana_Br...2020-04-2059 minMovies My Friends Have Never SeenMovies My Friends Have Never SeenEpisode #85, "Superman II" with Elana LevinThis week we welcome guest Elana Levin from the Graphic Policy Radio Podcast who kneels before Zod to watch Superman II for the first time.  Join us as we talk about the differences between the Richard Donner and Richard Lester cuts of the film, rave about the brilliance of Margot Kidder and Christopher Reeve, discover the weird way Marlon Brando almost played Jor-El and much more. Plus, Elana has some picks for Superman comics you need to read.  Follow Elana on Twitter and check out the latest Graphic Policy Radio episodes on Birds of Prey, Wa...2020-02-2600 minGraphic Policy RadioGraphic Policy RadioMartin Luther King, X-Men and Magneto: A Vintage EpisodeOur roundtable of historians, cultural critics and comics bloggers came together for a Martin Luther King Day episode 5 years ago. The world of X-Men and criticism has changed since but our panelists rocked and listeners loved it. So we brought this Classic episode out of the archives. Our guests:  Steve Attewell: He is the founder and writer of Race for the Iron Throne and writes People’s History of the Marvel Universe for Graphic Policy. https://twitter.com/StevenAttewellDavid Brothers – David works for a comics publisher, blogs about stuff at 4thletter.net, & tweets about everything at @hermanos. Find his life story at iamd...2020-01-201h 32Graphic Policy RadioGraphic Policy RadioMartin Luther King, X-Men and Magneto: A Vintage EpisodeOur roundtable of historians, cultural critics and comics bloggers came together for a Martin Luther King Day episode 5 years ago. The world of X-Men and criticism has changed since but our panelists rocked and listeners loved it. So we brought this Classic episode out of the archives. Our guests: Steve Attewell: He is the founder and writer of Race for the Iron Throne and writes People’s History of the Marvel Universe for Graphic Policy. https://twitter.com/StevenAttewellDavid Brothers – David works for a comics publisher, blogs about stuff at 4thletter.net, & tweets about everything at @hermanos. Find his life stor...2020-01-201h 32Graphic Policy RadioGraphic Policy RadioMartin Luther King, X-Men and Magneto: A Vintage EpisodeOur roundtable of historians, cultural critics and comics bloggers came together for a Martin Luther King Day episode 5 years ago. The world of X-Men and criticism has changed since but our panelists rocked and listeners loved it. So we brought this Classic episode out of the archives. Our guests:  Steve Attewell: He is the founder and writer of Race for the Iron Throne and writes People’s History of the Marvel Universe for Graphic Policy. https://twitter.com/StevenAttewellDavid Brothers – David works for a comics publisher, blogs about stuff at 4thletter.net, & tweets about everything at @hermanos. Find his life story at iamd...2020-01-201h 32Martin Luther King, X-Men and Magneto: A Vintage EpisodeOur roundtable of historians, cultural critics and comics bloggers came together for a Martin Luther King Day episode 5 years ago. The world of X-Men and criticism has changed since but our panelists rocked and listeners loved it. So we brought this Classic episode out of the archives. Our guests:  Steve Attewell: He is the founder and writer of Race for the Iron Throne and writes People’s History of the Marvel Universe for Graphic Policy. https://twitter.com/StevenAttewellDavid Brothers – David works for a comics publisher, blogs about stuff at 4thletter.net, & tweets about everything at @hermanos. Find his life story at iamd...2020-01-201h 32Graphic Policy RadioGraphic Policy RadioMartin Luther King, X-Men and Magneto: A Vintage EpisodeOur roundtable of historians, cultural critics and comics bloggers came together for a Martin Luther King Day episode 5 years ago. The world of X-Men and criticism has changed since but our panelists rocked and listeners loved it. So we brought this Classic episode out of the archives. Our guests:  Steve Attewell: He is the founder and writer of Race for the Iron Throne and writes People’s History of the Marvel Universe for Graphic Policy. https://twitter.com/StevenAttewellDavid Brothers – David works for a comics publisher, blogs about stuff at 4thletter.net, & tweets about everything at @hermanos. Find his life story at iamd...2020-01-201h 32Struggle SessionStruggle SessionPreview: 214 - The Dark Knight Returns w/ Elana Levin and Kurt SchillerHear the full episode at http://patreon.com/strugglesession or http://strugglesession.substack.com On today's episode Jack and Leslie are joined by Elana Levin (Graphic Policy Radio) and Kurt Schiller (Parents Just Don't Understand) to discuss the most important Batman comic of our era The Dark Knight Returns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/struggle-session--5842028/support.2019-11-3001 minStruggle SessionStruggle SessionPreview: 214 - The Dark Knight Returns w/ Elana Levin and Kurt SchillerHear the full episode at http://patreon.com/strugglesession or http://strugglesession.substack.com On today's episode Jack and Leslie are joined by Elana Levin (Graphic Policy Radio) and Kurt Schiller (Parents Just Don't Understand) to discuss the most important Batman comic of our era The Dark Knight Returns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/struggle-session--5842028/support.2019-11-3001 minZebras In AmericaZebras In AmericaEpisode 98 - Elena Levin and FrankSlowly but surely getting to 100. Cuz that’s how linear numbers work. We exist in the four dimensional world as three dimensional beings. For now. This episode the Zebras had Elana Levin (‪@Elana_Brooklyn) and a friend of the show come through and talk comics, comic movies, metal music and iconography, KISS, comic politics, Mandy, and more. ‬ ‪Also, Scott shows how much he knows about Magic The Gathering lore (spoiler: A LOT). ‬ ‪Elana is a super talented writer and podcaster and here you can find some work- ‬ Elena’s podcast https://graphicpolicy.com/radio/ Wired articles https://www.wired.com/author/elana-lev...2019-07-031h 31Graphic Policy RadioGraphic Policy RadioThe Venture Bros. Podcast: Season 7 Ep 8: The Terminus MandateCome for the long game Venture Bros. lore, stay for the explanation of Curtis Sliwa & the Guardian Angels. Which far fetched as it sounds, is a real thing. Our podcast examines the themes of The Venture Bros show and all of its cultural and historical references. In this episode Steven Attewell and Elana Levin draw on their knowledge of NY, pop culture and discuss significant themes this season. Listen here, or on Graphic Policy Radio’s iTunes  or find all of our Venture Bros episodes on this playlist. PS Elana is on two panels at NY Comic Con: New York TimesOUT...2018-09-2659 minGraphic Policy RadioGraphic Policy RadioThe Venture Bros. Podcast: Season 7 Ep 8: The Terminus MandateCome for the long game Venture Bros. lore, stay for the explanation of Curtis Sliwa & the Guardian Angels. Which far fetched as it sounds, is a real thing. Our podcast examines the themes of The Venture Bros show and all of its cultural and historical references. In this episode Steven Attewell and Elana Levin draw on their knowledge of NY, pop culture and discuss significant themes this season. Listen here, or on Graphic Policy Radio’s iTunes  or find all of our Venture Bros episodes on this playlist. PS Elana is on two panels at NY Comic Con: New York TimesOUT...2018-09-2659 minGraphic Policy RadioGraphic Policy RadioThe Venture Bros. Podcast: Season 7 Ep 8: The Terminus MandateCome for the long game Venture Bros. lore, stay for the explanation of Curtis Sliwa & the Guardian Angels. Which far fetched as it sounds, is a real thing. Our podcast examines the themes of The Venture Bros show and all of its cultural and historical references. In this episode Steven Attewell and Elana Levin draw on their knowledge of NY, pop culture and discuss significant themes this season. Listen here, or on Graphic Policy Radio’s iTunes  or find all of our Venture Bros episodes on this playlist. PS Elana is on two panels...2018-09-2659 minGraphic Policy RadioGraphic Policy RadioThe Venture Bros. Podcast: Season 7 Ep 8: The Terminus MandateCome for the long game Venture Bros. lore, stay for the explanation of Curtis Sliwa & the Guardian Angels. Which far fetched as it sounds, is a real thing. Our podcast examines the themes of The Venture Bros show and all of its cultural and historical references. In this episode Steven Attewell and Elana Levin draw on their knowledge of NY, pop culture and discuss significant themes this season. Listen here, or on Graphic Policy Radio’s iTunes  or find all of our Venture Bros episodes on this playlist. PS Elana is on two panels at NY Comic Con: New York TimesOUT...2018-09-2659 minThe Venture Bros. Podcast: Season 7 Ep 8: The Terminus MandateCome for the long game Venture Bros. lore, stay for the explanation of Curtis Sliwa & the Guardian Angels. Which far fetched as it sounds, is a real thing. Our podcast examines the themes of The Venture Bros show and all of its cultural and historical references. In this episode Steven Attewell and Elana Levin draw on their knowledge of NY, pop culture and discuss significant themes this season. Listen here, or on Graphic Policy Radio’s iTunes  or find all of our Venture Bros episodes on this playlist. PS Elana is on two panels at NY Comic Con: New York TimesOUT...2018-09-2659 minWrong ReelWrong ReelWR414 - Fritz Lang Double FeatureElana Levin (Graphic Policy Radio) joins us to celebrate two of Fritz Lang's best movies from his career in Hollywood, 'Fury' (1936) and 'The Big Heat' (1953). Follow Elana Levin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Elana_Brooklyn Follow Graphic Policy on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GraphicPolicy Follow James Hancock on Twitter: https://twitter.com/colebrax2018-08-281h 18Struggle SessionStruggle SessionPreview: Episode 68 - X-Men w/ Elana LevinHear the full episode at http://www.patreon.com/strugglesession On today's special bonus Struggle Session Elana Levin (@Elana_Brooklyn) joins us to discuss two of the greatest X-Men stories of all time: Days of Future Past Claremont and Byrne and God Loves Man Kills by Claremont and Anderson. Our brave mutant heroes take on some of their most iconic villains: as bigotry, US congress, underprivileged teenagers, and televangelists. We talk about the politics, drama, and angst of it all. Hear more of Elana at https://graphicpolicy.com/radio/ Also check out A People's History of the Marvel Universe: https...2018-05-1902 minStruggle SessionStruggle SessionPreview: Episode 68 - X-Men w/ Elana LevinHear the full episode at http://www.patreon.com/strugglesession On today's special bonus Struggle Session Elana Levin (@Elana_Brooklyn) joins us to discuss two of the greatest X-Men stories of all time: Days of Future Past Claremont and Byrne and God Loves Man Kills by Claremont and Anderson. Our brave mutant heroes take on some of their most iconic villains: as bigotry, US congress, underprivileged teenagers, and televangelists. We talk about the politics, drama, and angst of it all. Hear more of Elana at https://graphicpolicy.com/radio/ Also check out A People's History of the Marvel Universe: https...2018-05-1902 minWrong ReelWrong ReelWR371- The Regenerative Influences of 'The Wicker Man'Elana Levin (Graphic Policy Radio) joins us to discuss what makes 'The Wicker Man' (1973) one of the most fascinating cult classics in movie history. Follow Elana Levin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Elana_Brooklyn Follow Graphic Policy on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GraphicPolicy Follow James Hancock on Twitter: https://twitter.com/colebrax2018-03-191h 02Graphic Policy RadioGraphic Policy RadioTackling Marvel Netflix The DefendersThe Defenders was supposed to be Marvel and Netflix's biggest hit yet: a team up series bringing togehter Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and Iron Fist. But the results have been divisive: some fans hate it, some found it fun. Find out where our comics reading film critics fall in that debate and what we'd like to see more of from Marvel Netflix. Host Elana Levin (@elana_brooklyn on twitter) is joined by Brandon David Wilson, a Los Angeles-based filmmaker and educator. He has directed numerous short films and two feature films, most recently “Sepulveda” sepulvedathemovie.com which...2017-09-191h 18Graphic Policy RadioGraphic Policy RadioTackling Marvel Netflix The DefendersThe Defenders was supposed to be Marvel and Netflix's biggest hit yet: a team up series bringing togehter Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and Iron Fist. But the results have been divisive: some fans hate it, some found it fun. Find out where our comics reading film critics fall in that debate and what we'd like to see more of from Marvel Netflix. Host Elana Levin (@elana_brooklyn on twitter) is joined by Brandon David Wilson, a Los Angeles-based filmmaker and educator. He has directed numerous short films and two feature films, most recently “Sepulveda” sepulvedathemovie.com which he co-directed with h...2017-09-191h 18Tackling Marvel Netflix The DefendersThe Defenders was supposed to be Marvel and Netflix's biggest hit yet: a team up series bringing togehter Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and Iron Fist. But the results have been divisive: some fans hate it, some found it fun. Find out where our comics reading film critics fall in that debate and what we'd like to see more of from Marvel Netflix. Host Elana Levin (@elana_brooklyn on twitter) is joined by Brandon David Wilson, a Los Angeles-based filmmaker and educator. He has directed numerous short films and two feature films, most recently “Sepulveda” sepulvedathemovie.com which he co-directed with h...2017-09-191h 18Graphic Policy RadioGraphic Policy RadioTackling Marvel Netflix The DefendersThe Defenders was supposed to be Marvel and Netflix's biggest hit yet: a team up series bringing togehter Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and Iron Fist. But the results have been divisive: some fans hate it, some found it fun. Find out where our comics reading film critics fall in that debate and what we'd like to see more of from Marvel Netflix. Host Elana Levin (@elana_brooklyn on twitter) is joined by Brandon David Wilson, a Los Angeles-based filmmaker and educator. He has directed numerous short films and two feature films, most recently “Sepulveda” sepulvedathemovie.com which he co-directed with h...2017-09-191h 18