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Biopic: A Podcast StoryEpisode 66: Ken Russell’s The Devils, with Special Guest Star Elana Levin of the Graphic Policy Podcast!The Devils is a lot of things: a wholesome look at what happens when people believe in weird provincial nonsense instead of actual facts; a star vehicle for unlikely pin-up Oliver Reed; the most Catholic movie ever made; and the only time (so far, at least) we’ve used the phrase “Holy Water Enema.”
We’re SO excited to welcome back our show’s official Ken Russell sherpa, the still-brilliant Elana Levin from the Graphic Policy Podcast (https://graphicpolicy.com/radio/, on Bluesky @Levin), to take us through the not-at-all-relevant-in-present-day tale of a town’s one rational, science-trus...
2025-09-162h 01
Beyond The Pale: Radio's Home For The Jewish LeftSuperman with Elana LevinSuperman film a commentary on immigration? On Israel Palestine? Oh how helpless we feel witnessing genocide? Why is the right so angry about this film? We're talking the politics of Superman, then and now, and its Jewish left history with our guest Elana Levin @elana_brooklyn of Graphic Policy Radio.Elana Levin is a pop culture critic with a long history in superhero comics and comics-inspired media. They host Graphic Policy Radio, a podcast at the intersection of genre media and movements for social change. Elana works in digital organizing and communications for labor union...
2025-09-091h 01
Zebras 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.
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2025-07-2559 min
Biopic: 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 01
ReferentialRIP 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 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!
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Theme music is "Sun Blood" by Oxeneers (https://oxeneers1.bandcamp.com/)
Elana's podcast, Graphic Policy Radio, can...
2025-02-061h 23
Graphic 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 36
Graphic 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: Busting anti-union thugs Boardroom Warfare Feats of engineeri...
2025-01-271h 34
Graphic 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: Bus...
2025-01-271h 34
Struggle 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 min
Struggle 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 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 min
Kiss Your Franchise GoodbyeHelp!When we were younger so much younger than today, we never needed anybody's help in any way. Sorry about the long break, but we're back with extra special guests! Elana Levin of Graphic Policy Radio graces us with their encyclopedic knowledge of classic rock and The Beatles as well as Brooke's daughter Pru, who is named after a Beatles song!
We discuss the good and bad of the movie- madcap bits! (good!) racism! (bad!!) Sad boi John Lennon, The Beatles tax haven vacation in the Bahamas, Richard Lester's other movies, and more!
Enjoy-- next up...
2024-09-241h 23
Referential'97S': X-Men ‘97 S1 Wrap-Up/Mailbag (with Ash Alleyne, & More!)Tangent Episode #13 (Crossover with Immortal X of Words)!Ash and I sat down for one final conversation about X-Men ’97! We talk our overall season one X-Men thoughts, our overall podcasting thoughts and answer listener questions. Plus, introducing ‘The Mix’, a new segment with a line up of heavy hitters jumping on the third chair to share their thoughts on the season overall. Featuring:Thee Miss Sundi!Screenwriter Lauren Warren!Graphic Policy’s Elana Levin!CEREBRO’S Connor Goldsmith!Victor A & Tom B!Comic writer and icon Stephanie Williams!X-Men '97 assistant director Matthew Bordenave!X...
2024-06-301h 16
Junk 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 35
Graphic 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 25
Graphic 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 25
Essential 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 min
The 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 min
The 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 min
Graphic Policy RadioThe Venture Bros. Show Series Finale: Radiant Is the Blood of the Baboon HeartPop culture and history experts Elana Levin and Historian Steven Attewell host a close watch of the Venture Bros series finale, Radiant is the Blood of the Baboon Heart. We'll guide you through its numerous references and themes-- from NYC geography to 60's B movies to 80s New Wave music... so much 80s synthpop.... in this series finale! This is the 20th anniversary of the Venture Bros show and our seventh year doing a Venture Bros podcast. Listen to past coverage here https://bit.ly/VbrosPod or on this playlist https://bit.ly/vbroscast The striking entertainment unions gave us the all...
2023-08-011h 38Essential 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 min
Progressively 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 40
Partnership 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 min
The Oh Gosh, Oh Golly, Oh Wow! PodcastExcalibur #86: “Back to Life”This is a no-smoking podcast but Pete Wisdom’s coming in hot whether we like it or not. That’s right—it’s time for the debut of the asshole/heartthrob/irritating author surrogate (opinions vary!) mound of teen angst who walks like a man and loves a torn trench coat but loves smoking even more. We talk about that plus Warren Ellis and accountability and a Genosha metaphor or two with writer, activist, and podcaster Elana Levin!
Note: since we recorded this episode, SoManyofUs.com has released an update on discussions with Ellis. You can read their st...
2023-02-041h 13
Graphic Policy RadioWhat are the top 50 comic book events of all time?Shelfdust.com asked 150 comic book critics to list our favourite event storylines, "You know the type – something big, dramatic, crossing over a dozen different comics across the course of a few months, with everybody being effected by whatever it is that happens at the end of the story. Whether it be a Crisis or War of some kind, or just the latest in an annual routine which sees Earth invaded by some kind of bigger and badder threat than any that Earth has seen for, well, at least six months or so."- Steve Morris, founder of Shelfdust. Critic Steve Mo...
2022-12-311h 42
Struggle 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 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 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 30
CrossFade: 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 54
Graphic Policy RadioAndor: Star Wars rebels and real world revolutionaries pt 1.Comrade Nemik isn't alone in developing a revolutionary analysis of the world of Star Wars. My expert guests bring a knowledge of the history of revolutions, the huge Star Wars mythos and real world activism to their analysis of the first 7 episodes of the series, Andor. "I do love when Star Wars is like, yes, I know they're Nazis, but did you know they're also the United States" - Klaudia Amenábar, RuPalp’s Podrace "Both sides are attempting to use polarization to advance their goals." - Charles Lenchner, Organizing 2.0/former political prisoner. "What is the Rebels' Ladder of Engagement?" - Elana Levin, ho...
2022-10-261h 47Junk 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 29
Graphic 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 min
Graphic 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 min
Marvel StandomWe Sure Saw Thor 4Marvel’s latest cinematic blockbuster Thor: Love and Thunder has now arrived, so of course the Standom crew are ready to argue about it! With the team and their special guests, including Elana Levin (Graphic Policy Podcast) split into different camps, it ends up being a very interesting discussion. Plus, they’re breaking down all those new MCU surprises! What do those post-credits scenes really mean for Thor’s MCU future? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-07-121h 07
Marvel 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 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 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 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 min
Champions...of Digression!Titan Up the Defense 275- Batman #440Holy auspicious beginning to a storyline, Batman! Cory's in space getting his origin retconned, so the delightful Elana Levin helps Hub unpack Batman 440, the first chapter of the Titans/Batman crossover, A Lonely Place of Dying. You guys? It's really good! If you enjoy the show and would like access to bonus materials, please consider donating at patreon.com/ttwasteland
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2022-04-211h 34
Open 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 min
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 36Champions...of Digression!Titan Up the Defense 270- Young Justice #1 (1998)Jnco! Set your wayback machines for 1998, because in this episode Hub and special guest Elana Levin take a look at Young Justice #1! Topics include: trying to find the right lens to view this issue through, the Young Justice TV show, 80's glam metal, 90's fashion, and our misspent early adulthood. Enjoy? Enjoy?
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2022-03-101h 25
Champagne 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 min
Champagne 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 min
Graphic Policy RadioDeep Space Dive: a Star Trek Deep Space 9 Podcast: Gul DukatAttention Bajoran Workers: This is Now a Gul Dukat Podcast. Gul Dukat is more than a scenery-chewing space lizard war criminal who looks like Mitt Romney - he’s Star Trek's most complex villian. Talking about Dukat means talking about colonialism, fragile masculinity, and the interplay between mental health and morality. And Deep Space Dive is a Star Trek Deep Space Nine podcast all about topics like those. So join Sarah Daniel Rasher and Elana Levin for a deep dive into the text and subtext where few Star Trek podcasts have gone before. Catch up on past episodes here - htt...
2022-01-111h 09Progressively 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 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 27
CEREBROEpisode 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 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 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 10
The 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 19
Struggle 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 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 min
Graphic 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 34
Graphic 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 34
Progressively 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 45
Graphic 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 11
Graphic 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: E...
2021-02-081h 11
Struggle 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.Subscribe at http://patreon.com/strugglesessionPlease leave us a 5 star review at Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/po...
2021-02-061h 15Struggle 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.Subscribe at http://patreon.com/strugglesessionPlease leave us a 5 star review at Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/po...
2021-02-061h 15
Graphic 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 05
Graphic 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 05
Judgement 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 15
Graphic Policy RadioDeep Space Dive: a Star Trek Deep Space Nine podcast. Ep 1: GarakDS9 is the Star Trek with the greatest focus on political concepts like colonialism, feminism, queerness and post-scarcity economics. Join hosts and guests who aren’t just Trekkies but activists, academics, artists, therapists and more as we do a deep dive into the text and subtext where few Star Trek podcasts have gone before. We're discussing Deep Space Nine’s themes and characters-- not doing recaps. Also: spoilers. Co-Hosts: Elana Levin, also the host of Graphic Policy Radio, has worked at the intersection of comics, nerd culture and social change for over a decade. Biggest Trek cred? Giving a speech on fan...
2020-12-3158 min
Mex 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 05
Graphic 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 min
Graphic 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 min
Graphic 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 min
Graphic 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 min
Graphic 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 32
Graphic 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 iamdavid...
2020-01-201h 32
Parents Just Don't UnderstandBatman: The Animated Series (w/ Leslie Lee III)We're joined by Leslie Lee III (@leslieleeiii), Batman scholar and host of the leftist pop-culture podcast Struggle Session, to talk about Batman: The Animated Series. We explore the show's unique style and legacy, how it connected with both kids and adults, and how it compares to other superhero adaptations past and present.
For more Batman content, check out Struggle Session's Patreon for a recent discussion of The Dark Knight Returns with Kurt of PJDU and Elana Levin of the comics podcast Graphic Policy.
Leslie's Twitter - https://twitter.com/leslieleeiii
Struggle Session
https://patreon.com/strugglesession/
https://strugglesession.substack.com/
2019-12-081h 09
Struggle 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.Subscribe at http://patreon.com/strugglesessionPlease leave us a 5 star review at Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/struggle-session/i...
2019-11-3001 minStruggle 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.Subscribe at http://patreon.com/strugglesessionPlease leave us a 5 star review at Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/struggle-session/i...
2019-11-3001 min
Linoleum KnifeSUPER GAY! - Giant Size Flame Con Special!Flame Con, presented by Geeks Out in NYC, is the worlds largest LGBTQ comic convention and Super Gay was there! Johnny and Alex had a booth and a mic and they asked a flaming super squad of attendees (including themselves) a lot of questions! With cameo appearances by Comic Book Queers: Legacy's Brett Mannes, Graphic Policy's Elana Levin, Kickstarter's Camilla Zhang, cosplayers Geishavi and Megami, and more! This episode is brought to you by Linoleum Knife.
2019-09-231h 09
Zebras 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 31
podcasts – Jay & Miles X-Plain the X-MenLes Mutants
Art by David Wynne. Wanna buy the original? Drop him a line!
In which Havok actually used to be pretty great; there are at least four attorneys in the Marvel Universe; Genosha continues to be wildly problematic; Hieronymus Bosch was not Comics Code-compliant; Quicksilver goes on vacation; Polaris has no time for your love triangle; Wolfsbane can maul as many magistrates as she wants; and Multiple Man makes a choice.
X-PLAINED:• Damian Tryp• An unconventional staffing practice• Genosha (more) (again)• The devolution of Alex Summers’ personality• Several attorneys in the Marvel Universe• X-Fac...
2018-12-1059 min
Graphic 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 presen...
2018-09-2659 min
Graphic 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 min
Graphic Policy RadioThe Venture Bros. Podcast: Season 7 Ep 6: The Bellicose ProxyThe Venture Bros has rich continuity and character arcs over years. Layer on pop culture and historic reference with thematic significance? It's a lot. So join pop culture & NY history experts Elana Levin and Steven Attewell for our podcast examining each episode of the Adult Swim show. Season 7 episode 6: The Bellicose Proxy Wherein: Newish villain Augustus St. Cloud is exploredArchitecture reveals a lost subway locationThe Guild is bad at being a labor organizationAnais Nin books your mom may or may not have hidden in a closetThe late Burt Reynolds is saluted
2018-09-1251 min
Graphic Policy RadioThe Venture Bros. Podcast: Season 7 Ep 5: The Inamorata ConsequenceThe Venture Brosshow has rich continuity and character arcs that play out over many years. Then layer on pop culture and historic references with thematic significance? It’s a lot to sift through. So join pop culture and history experts Elana Levin and Steven Attewell for our Podcast examining each episode of this hit Adult Swim show. This is Season 7 episode 5: The Inamorata Consequence. Learn about the human brain, Fudgie the Whale, yesterday’s video games and enough father drama to win a Tony Award. Also, is this negotiation episode a political metaphor? Catch up with the show! Listen to Seas...
2018-09-041h 00
Graphic Policy RadioThe Venture Bros. Podcast: Season 7 Ep 4: The High Cost of LoathingLove The Venture Bros cartoon but afraid of missing the plethora of historical references and layers of meaning behind each episode? Join pop culture and history experts Elana Levin and Steven Attewell for our Podcast examining each episode of this hit Adult Swim show. This podcast is about Season 7 Episode 4: The High Cost of Loathing Professor Attewell puts his campus teaching experience to use explaining Stuyvesant University. I reveal the dark truth behind HankCo’s Air BnB, We see parallels to Spider-Man and the works of leading American playwright Arthur Miller. Also, does Sandman hold up? PS learn more about Ai...
2018-08-2953 min
Wrong 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/colebrax
2018-08-281h 18
Graphic Policy RadioThe Venture Bros. Podcast: Season 7 Ep 3: Arrears In ScienceLove The Venture Bros cartoon but afraid of missing the plethora of historical references and layers of meaning behind each episode? Join pop culture and history experts Elana Levin and Steven Attewell (whose secret identity is that he’s an actual historian) for our Podcast examining each episode of this hit Adult Swim show. This podcast is about Season 7 Episode 3: Arrears in Science It's got everything from Frankenstein metaphors to the Gershwin Brothers' Synagogue. 60s songwriter/producers including a real life supervillian, mad scientist/ sorry, I mean filmmaker, Werner Herzog and even a famous Manhattan diner. And more resolved plot th...
2018-08-2255 min
Graphic Policy RadioThe Venture Bros. Podcast: Season 7 Ep 2: The Rorqual AffairLove the Venture Bros. cartoon but afraid of missing the myriad of historical references and layers of meaning behind each episode? Join pop culture and history experts Elana Levin and Steven Attewell (whose secret identity is that he’s an actual historian) for our Podcast examining each episode of Season 7 of this hit Adult Swim show. This episode is about Season 7 Episode 2" "The Rorqual Affair". The Venture Bros. cartoon on Adult Swim references everything from Hannah-Barbara to Marvel, David Bowie to the Big Bopper, cult cinema to Scorsese, Oscar Wilde to Henry Kissinger. The show’s central theme is failure– the reality o...
2018-08-1444 min
Graphic Policy RadioThe Venture Bros. Podcast: Season 7 Premiere - The Curse of the Haunted ProblemLove the Venture Bros cartoon but afraid of missing the myriad of historical references and layers of meaning behind each episode? Join pop culture and history experts Elana Levin and Steven Attewell (whose secret identity is that he’s an actual historian) for our Podcast examining each episode of Season 7 of this hit Adult Swim show. This episode is about Season 7 Episode 1: “The Venture Bros & The Curse of the Haunted Problem. The Venture Bros. cartoon on Adult Swim references everything from Hannah-Barbara to Marvel, David Bowie to the Big Bopper, cult cinema to Scorsese, Oscar Wilde to Henry Kissinger. The show...
2018-08-0943 min
Struggle 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 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 min
Graphic Policy RadioAvengers: Infinity War. Thanos Demands Your ErosJoin us to discuss the Marvel Cinematic Universe' biggest crossover to date. Our guest experts are Marvel fans with an academic bend: Steven Attewell writes about the intersection of history, politics, and pop culture in The People’s History of the Marvel Universe for Graphic Policy. In his day job, He teaches public policy at CUNY’s Murphy Institute for Labor Studies. He is the founder of Race for the Iron Throne, a blog about A Song of Ice and Fire. Brandon Wilson is a Los Angeles based filmmaker and teaches at UCLA and Columbia College Hollywood where he is curr...
2018-05-011h 32Wrong 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/colebrax
2018-03-191h 02
Graphic 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 wi...
2017-09-191h 18
Graphic 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
No, Totally!Graphic Policy: Star Wars Rogue One - No, Totally! #152This week, Shaun's appearance on Graphic Policy Radio discussing Rogue One. I was honored to be on with host Elana Levin and fellow guest Charles Pulliam-Moore, who writes for Fusion. Both are great friends of mine on Twitter. This episode was originally released way back in January of 2017. Enjoy! Visit Graphic Policy online, to subscribe to the show and more: https://graphicpolicy.com Follow Elana on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Elana_BrooklynFollow Charles on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CharlesPulliam These episodes don't happen without your support. Thank you! Pledge as littl...
2017-02-211h 18
Who Won The Week?Who Won the Week Episode 48: Doctor Strange by BlastrThis week, we're joined by Elana Levin of Graphic Policy to talk about Marvel's cinematic venture into the mystical world of Doctor Strange. Does the Sorcerer Supreme deliver on the big screen? Plus, we peer into the future of the DC Cinematic universe with news of The Flash losing another director and Wonder Woman's latest trailer!
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2016-11-041h 00
Graphic Policy RadioGraphic Policy Radio Gets Chatting about Flame Con!This weekend is Flame Con, a two-day comics, arts, and entertainment expo showcasing creators and celebrities from all corners of LGBTQ geek fandom. It features thoughtful discussions, exclusive performances, screenings, costumes, and more! This week Graphic Policy Radio will be chatting with Rachel from Geeks Out, the amazing organization behind this new Brooklyn-based convention. Tickets to Flame Con are onsale now at http://www.flamecon.org. And our own Elana Levin's panel will be Sunday at 2pm. Rachel Greeman is a board member for Geeksout, a Flame Con organizer, and an obsessive cosplayer. Also, she has great hair. Find out abou...
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