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The FlanacastBonus Episode: Out of Office MessageMichelle and Dina will be on hiatus for a little while, but here's a quick run down of some announcements and housekeeping before they do!
Continue to check our Instagram account, @Flanacastpod while we are away for more news from the world of Mike Flanagan and other projects we are working on!
We'll return soon with another run of episodes breaking down Mike Flanagan's work, so stay tuned for that in a month or two!
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Vintage Old BiddyPride is Every Month Right?Christmas in July? Blah. Pride in July? Absolutely. We’re here with a variety show of gay content to make your heart happy. Unless you’re homophobic or something, then I have to ask: Why are you even here.This month’s episode features:A recap on our sapphic council’s opinions on The Ultimatum: Queer Love. Stream it on Netflix before listening featuring Allison St. Rock, Felisha Heng and wife of the pod, LaRena Iocco. Next, a little radio play about growing up...
2025-07-2847 minThe FlanacastEpisode 33: "The Bev-a-Thon" (Midnight Mass, Book VII: 'Revelation')We're at the end of Midnight Mass, and Dina and Michelle are breaking down all the chaos that is ensuing on Crockett Island. Join them as they share all the details of this limited series' epic conclusion; all the Flanalogues, themes, and relevance to today.
TW: Islamophobia, Suicide, Alcoholism
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2025-07-241h 42The FlanacastEpisode 32: "How Organs Work" (Midnight Mass Book 6: 'Acts of the Apostles')On this week's episode of The Flanacast, Michelle and Dina are taking on the penultimate episode of Midnight Mass, Book 6: 'Acts of the Apostles'. Join them as they continue with their analysis of the limited series, including anecdotes from their Catholic upbringings, and the usual rabbit holes they fall into as they prepare to discuss an episode.
TW: Suicide, Islamophobia, Cremation and death care
Additional notes: The Mortician Influencer Dina cannot recall during recording is LaurentheMortician
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2025-07-101h 28The FlanacastEpisode 31: "WTF, I'm Undead" (Midnight Mass Book V: 'Gospel')Join Michelle and Dina (and of course a pop in by good Old Nosferatu) as they tackle one of the heaviest and surprising episodes of Midnight Mass, Book V: 'Gospel'. The episode includes all the hard hitting analysis, personal anecdotes from their Catholic upbringings, and quips to lighten the mood that you've come to expect from the pod.
TW: Suicide, Pregnancy Loss
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2025-06-261h 24The FlanacastEpisode 30: "The Olympics of Sadness" (Midnight Mass Book 4 - 'Lamentations')On this week's episode of the Flanacast, Michelle and Dina are breaking down (emotionally and analytically) Book 4 of Midnight Mass, 'Lamentations'. There's a lot to unpack in this one - including some really important Flanalogues.
TW: alcoholism, pregnancy loss
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2025-06-121h 26The FlanacastBonus Episode 2: The Life of Chuck Reaction (Spoiler Free!)Michelle and Dina got to see an advanced screening of The Life of Chuck at their local Alamo Drafthouse, and then chatted a bit about their initial reactions to the movie. It's spoiler free, as this episode release corresponds with the limited release date, and we are still another week out from its wide release.
Go see The Life of Chuck as soon as you can!
2025-06-0621 minThe FlanacastEpisode 29: "A Closet Full of Chunky Cardigans" (Midnight Mass Book 3 - 'Proverbs')On this week's episode of The Flanacast, Dina and Michelle are back on Crockett Island to break down episode 3 of Midnight Mass - "Proverbs". They're breaking down the many mysteries and miracles that have hit the community, and analyzing all the breadcrumbs that Flanagan leaves for a viewer to notice upon multiple viewings.
TW: alcoholism
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2025-05-291h 20The FlanacastEpisode 28: "Praise Be, Nosferatu!" (Midnight Mass Book 2 - 'Psalms')On this week's episode of The Flanacast, Michelle and Dina are breaking down Book 2 of Midnight Mass - Psalms. Get on the Ferry to Crockett Island with them to hear about that opening oner, the power dynamics of the island and its small community, and much more.
TW: alcoholism
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2025-05-151h 38The FlanacastBonus Episode 1 - UCPAC Film Fest Preview!Surprise, Flanafans! We're going Hollywood (by way of Rahway, New Jersey!). - You can join Dina and Michelle live and in person for their panel, "Horror as a Reflection of Grief: The Work of Mike Flanagan" on Saturday, May 17th at 3:30pm. In our first mini bonus episode, Dina and Michelle chat about how they are feeling about being panelists for the first time.
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2025-05-0810 minVintage Old BiddyThe Conclusion of The Untimely Business of MurderWe're back with the second chapter of "The Untimely Business of Murder" by Richard Klonfas.Featuring the voice talents of:Scot CahoonDina GrilliByron HaganKaren Mascolo Hagan Felisha HengMichelle MaccaroneBridget McJohnAllison St. RockJere Williams Support the showThank you for listening! If you like what you hear, please leave a review on your platform of choice. If you are able to financially support the pod, please consider su...
2025-05-0736 minThe FlanacastEpisode 27: "Zombies with Wings" (Midnight Mass Book 1 - 'Genesis')On this episode of The Flanacast, Michelle and Dina are finally recapping Hush, including the brand new, super exciting Shush cut from Shout! Studios!! All hail the miracle of Physical Media, and everything there is to love about special edition Blu ray releases!
Links to the articles mentioned in the Episode unpacking the depiction of deafness in Hush:
The Limping Chicken (Rebecca Anne Withey): "What I thought of the Netflix Movie Hush with a Deaf Character but Not a Deaf Actress:
https://limpingchicken.com/2016/05/16/rebecca-anne-withey-what-i-thought-of-the-netflix-movie-hush-with-a-deaf-character-but-not-a-deaf-actress/
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2025-05-011h 41The FlanacastEpisode 26: "It's Physical Media, Baby!" (Hush)On this episode of The Flanacast, Michelle and Dina are finally recapping Hush, including the brand new, super exciting Shush cut from Shout! Studios!! All hail the miracle of Physical Media, and everything there is to love about special edition Blu ray releases!
Links to the articles mentioned in the Episode unpacking the depiction of deafness in Hush:
The Limping Chicken (Rebecca Anne Withey): "What I thought of the Netflix Movie Hush with a Deaf Character but Not a Deaf Actress:
https://limpingchicken.com/2016/05/16/rebecca-anne-withey-what-i-thought-of-the-netflix-movie-hush-with-a-deaf-character-but-not-a-deaf-actress/
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2025-04-171h 47The FlanacastEpisode 25: "Some Fingie Trauma" (Doctor Sleep, part 2)On this episode of The Flanacast, Michelle and Dina are recapping the thrilling conclusion of the epic three hour Director's Cut of Doctor Sleep... including (official unofficial) Commentary from Mike Flanagan on the piece! Join us as two shining girls run headfirst back into the Overlook by way of Frazier, NH.
TW: alcoholism, family trauma, child abuse, child death, drug use, suicide
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2025-04-031h 45Vintage Old BiddySeason 5: The Untimely Business of MurderWe're back for Season 5! Who would have thought?! This month features a radio play by Richard Klonfas, The Untimely Business of Murder and features an amazing voice acting cast:Scot CahoonDina GrilliByron HaganKaren Mascolo Hagan Felisha HengMichelle MaccaroneBridget McJohnAllison St. RockJere WilliamsStay tuned for the second half of this story next month! Support the showThank you for listening! If you like what you hear, ple...
2025-03-2831 minThe FlanacastEpisode 24: "I Need Six Eggs Energy" (Doctor Sleep, part 1)On this episode of The Flanacast, Michelle and Dina recap the first half of the epic three hour Director's Cut of Doctor Sleep... including (official unofficial) Commentary from Mike Flanagan on the piece! Join us as we head back to the Overlook by way of Frazier, NH.
TW: alcoholism, family trauma, child abuse, child death, drug use, suicide
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2025-03-201h 41The FlanacastEpisode 23: "The Unfinished Business of a Swiftie" (Analysis of 'The Shining', and context for 'Doctor Sleep')In this episode, Michelle and Dina digress from their Mike Flanagan recaps to dive into The Shining. They analyze the source material, the symbolism and complexities of the changes Kubrick made to the novel, and of course the bitter feud between author and director; all of which providing pretty crucial context to set the scene for 'Doctor Sleep'.
Read the article by Juli Kearns analyzing Wendy Torrance and Misogyny here: https://idyllopuspress.com/idyllopus/film/sh_secret_horror.htm
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2025-03-061h 16The FlanacastEpisode 22: "Boop or Be Booped" (Final Thoughts on 'The Fall of the House of Usher')On this week’s episode of The Flanacast, we are taking a last look at “The Fall of the House of Usher”. In our analysis, we share the gory details about the Poe references we missed, break down the ingenious design motifs that wove their way throughout the series, debate fan theories and more!
Spoiler Alert: All Episodes of The Fall of the House of Usher
CW: Language, brief mention of suicide
Note: This episode was recorded before our coverage of Gerald's Game (Episode 1), and also before another co...
2025-01-161h 07The FlanacastEpisode 21: "Blurry Popes" (The Fall of the House of Usher Ep 8 - 'The Raven')On this week’s episode of The Flanacast, we are breaking down ‘The Raven’, the final episode of “The Fall of the House of Usher”. In our analysis, we dig deep into the text connections to many of Poe’s gothic tales, and of course the easter eggs left by Mike Flanagan and crew. All in real time, as we recorded this back when we were first watching this series!
Spoiler Alert: All Episodes of The Fall of the House of Usher
CW: Language, Drug Use/Addiction, Suicide
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2025-01-031h 28The FlanacastEpisode 20: "A Never Ending Breadstick" (The Fall of the House of Usher Ep 7 - 'The Pit and the Pendulum')On this week’s episode of The Flanacast, Michelle and Dina cover episode 7 of “The Fall of the House of Usher”, entitled ‘The Pit and the Pendulum’.. In our analysis, we dig deep into the text connections to many of Poe’s gothic tales, and of course the easter eggs left by Mike Flanagan and crew. All in real time, as we recorded this back when we were first watching this series!
Spoiler Alert: Episodes 1-7 of The Fall of the House of Usher
CW: Language, Drug Use/Addiction, Suicide, Intimate Partner abuse
2024-12-191h 13The FlanacastEpisode 19: "Bad Day for Interns" (The Fall of the House of Usher Ep 6 - 'Goldbug')On this week’s episode of The Flanacast, Michelle and Dina cover episode 6 of “The Fall of the House of Usher”, entitled ‘Goldbug’ (but actually based on the story ‘William Wilson”!). In our analysis, we dig deep into the text connections to many of Poe’s gothic tales, and of course the easter eggs left by Mike Flanagan and crew. All in real time, as we recorded this back when we were first watching this series!
Spoiler Alert: Episodes 1-6 of The Fall of the House of Usher
CW: Language, Drug Use/Addiction, Suicide
2024-12-051h 16The FlanacastEpisode 18: "Ray Bans Everywhere" (The Fall of the House of Usher Ep 5 - 'The Tell Tale Heart')On this week’s episode of The Flanacast, Michelle and Dina cover the gateway for most elder millennials into the world of Edgar Allan Poe by way of a scholastic book fair: The Tell Tale Heart. In our analysis, we dig deep into the text connections to many of Poe’s gothic tales, and of course the easter eggs left by Mike Flanagan and crew. All in real time, as we recorded this back when we were first watching this series!
Spoiler Alert: Episodes 1-5 of The Fall of the House of Usher
CW: Lan...
2024-11-211h 12The FlanacastEpisode 17: "Bad News in Boardrooms" (The Fall of the House of Usher Ep 4 - 'The Black Cat')On this week’s episode of The Flanacast, Michelle and Dina cover a gruesome but well known classic in Poe’s canon, ‘The Black Cat’. In our analysis, we dig deep into the text connections to many of Poe’s gothic tales, and of course the easter eggs left by Mike Flanagan and crew. All in real time, as we recorded this back when we were first watching this series!
Spoiler Alert: Episodes 1-4 of The Fall of the House of Usher
CW: Language, Drug Use/Addiction, Suicide, animal cruelty
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2024-11-071h 13The FlanacastEpisode 16: "Drugs You Can Recognize" (The Fall of the House of Usher Ep 3 - 'Murder in the Rue Morgue')On this week’s episode of The Flanacast, we're diving into the mysterious Poe tale, Murders in the Rue Morgue, as we examine the crime scene left at Club Prospero, and say their goodbyes to Camille, a character gone too soon. In our analysis, we dig deep into the text connections to many of Poe’s gothic tales, and of course the easter eggs left by Mike Flanagan and crew. All in real time, as we recorded this back when we were first watching this series!
Spoiler Alert: Episodes 1-3 of The Fall of the House o...
2024-10-241h 11The FlanacastEpisode 15: "No Ombre Blazers, Ever" (The Fall of the House of Usher Ep 2 - The Masque of the Red Death')On this week’s episode of The Flanacast, Michelle and Dina cover a heavy hitter in Poe’s repertoire: The Masque of the Red Death. In our analysis, we dig deep into the text connections to many of Poe’s gothic tales, and of course the easter eggs left by Mike Flanagan and crew. All in real time, as we recorded this back when we were first watching this series!
Spoiler Alert: Episodes 1-2 of The Fall of the House of Usher
CW: Language, Drug Use/Addiction, Suicide
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2024-10-101h 08The FlanacastEpisode 14: "A Casket from West Elm" (The Fall of the House of Usher Ep 1 - 'A Midnight Dreary')Quoth the raven, Michelle and Dina are chatting about the first episode of “The Fall of the House of Usher”, ‘A Midnight Dreary’. This is going to be a fun one - they actually recorded these back when they watched the series for the very first time! They discuss connections to Poe’s original texts, analyze the massive exposition drop we get in the episode, and share their predictions for future episodes… will they be correct?
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2024-09-2658 minThe FlanacastEpisode 13: "The Prequel to Hereditary” (Final Thoughts on ‘The Haunting of Hill House’)In this episode of The Flanacast, Dina and Michelle are closing the books on “The Haunting of Hill House”. They do some rankings, make comparisons between the source material and the other films based on the novel, and share some final thoughts. Plus, they reveal what they’ll be talking about next on the pod!
For more Mike Flanagan content and to follow along on what we will cover next, follow us on Instagram: @flanacastpod
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2024-09-1254 minThe FlanacastEpisode 12: "Good Old Tin Pin" (The Haunting of Hill House Ep 10 - 'Silence Lay Steadily')Episode 12: "Good Old Tin Pin” (The Haunting of Hill House Ep 10 - 'Silence Lay Steadily')
In this episode of The Flanacast, Dina and Michelle are in the Red Room, breaking down The Haunting of Hill House’s scary and emotional finale. They fight through their tears to discuss all the twists revealed, the poignant dialogue (and monologues!) delivered, and all the incredible connections to the source material. Analysis includes their usual quips as well as research from the director’s cut and commentary on the Paramount Blu-Ray release, and of course, Mike Flanagan’s Tumblr!
For m...
2024-08-291h 39Vintage Old BiddySeason 4 Season Finale: A Thief in Disguise The Cat Burglar of Paris and moreVintage Old Biddy is back to close out our 4th Season with a jam packed episode including this season’s installment of Byron Hagan’s “A Thief in Disguise” This time we get to see the origin story of our criminal pals in “The Cat Burglar of Paris” featuring the voice talents of:Tony ArtigaIan FedergreenByron HaganThomas HaganRachel HeringLaRena IoccoCharlie KoganJosh LopezMichelle MaccaroneWant to catch up on A Thief in D...
2024-08-1949 minThe FlanacastEpisode 11: "Couscous and Lilith Fair" (The Haunting of Hill House Ep 9 - 'Screaming Meemies')In this episode of The Flanacast, Dina and Michelle talk about “Screaming Meemies”, The Haunting of Hill House’s penultimate episode. They discuss the effect that Hill House has had on Olivia and how we as an audience learn more fully about what happened that last night there for the Crain family that ultimately altered the rest of their lives. Analysis includes their usual quips as well as research from behind the scenes articles, cast interviews, and Mike Flanagan’s Tumblr.
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2024-08-151h 39The FlanacastEpisode 10: "A Bushwick Hipster" (The Haunting of Hill House Ep 8 - 'Witness Marks')In this episode of The Flanacast, Dina and Michelle break down“Witness Marks”, The Haunting of Hill House’s eighth episode. They discuss the big shifts in family dynamics for the Crains, analyze the overall structure of the series, and discuss some big events happening in the Flanaverse beyond Hill House.
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Spoiler Alert: We will be discussing each episode in context of the entire series, so spoilers for episodes 1-10!
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2024-08-011h 20The FlanacastEpisode 9: "Three Footlongs at a Funeral" (The Haunting of Hill House Ep 7 - 'Eulogy')In this episode of The Flanacast, Dina and Michelle talk “Eulogy”, The Haunting of Hill House’s seventh episode. They discuss the impact of Two Storms on the Crain Family, analyze the overall structure of the series, and share behind the scenes insights borrowed from Mike Flanagan’s social media accounts.
For more Mike Flanagan content and to follow along on what we will cover next, follow us on Instagram: @flanacastpod
Spoiler Alert: We will be discussing each episode in context of the entire series, so spoilers for episodes 1-10!
CW: Language. References to suicid...
2024-07-181h 22The FlanacastEpisode 8: "A Tray of Baked Ziti" (The Haunting of Hill House Ep 6 - 'Two Storms')In this episode of The Flanacast, Dina and Michelle take on the biggest episode of "The Haunting of Hill House" yet! They're breaking down the absolute masterpiece episode 'Two Storms'. They dish on all the wild behind the scenes details that came together to pull of the immense feat of planning, technology and luck.
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Spoiler Alert: We will be discussing each episode in context of the entire series, so spoilers for episodes 1-10!
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2024-07-041h 54The FlanacastEpisode 7: "A Little Scream" (The Haunting of Hill House Ep 5 - 'The Bent Neck Lady')In this episode of The Flanacast, Dina and Michelle continue their recap of Mike Flanagan's first series for Netflix: "The Haunting of Hill House". In this episode, they discuss the brain chemistry altering 5th episode, 'The Bent Neck Lady'. They break down connections to the source material, continue the hunt for Hidden Ghosties, point out both obvious, and not so obvious cameos in the episode... and so much more!
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2024-06-201h 27The FlanacastEpisode 6: "A Large and In Charge Name Tag" (The Haunting of Hill House Ep 4: 'The Twin Thing')In this episode of The Flanacast, Dina and Michelle make their way deeper into Mike Flanagan's first series for Netflix: "The Haunting of Hill House". In this episode, they break down the 4th episode, 'The Twin Thing'. They continue to share connections to the source material, pursue their ongoing hunt for Hidden Ghosties, and dish on even more behind the scenes intel from Mike's tumblr... all in addition to trying to find the humor as the content of the series gets more and more bleak...
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2024-06-061h 13The FlanacastEpisode 5: "Store Bought Pudding" (The Haunting of Hill House Ep 3 - Touch)It's Theo Appreciation week here at The Flanacast! Dina and Michelle continue their journey through Mike Flanagan's first series for Netflix: "The Haunting of Hill House". In this episode, they break down the 3rd episode, 'Touch'. Their analysis includes continued connections to the source material and its author, the ongoing hunt for Hidden Ghosties, more behind the scenes intel from Mike's tumblr and so much more!
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2024-05-231h 29The FlanacastEpisode 4: You Can't Trademark a Theremin (The Haunting of Hill House, Ep 2 - 'Open Casket')Dina and Michelle continue their journey through Mike Flanagan's first series for Netflix: "The Haunting of Hill House". In this episode, they break down the 2nd episode, 'Open Casket', the Shirley-centric installment in the series. The analysis includes continued connections to the source material and its author, the ongoing hunt for Hidden Ghosties, more behind the scenes intel from Mike's tumblr and so much more!
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2024-05-091h 22The FlanacastEpisode 3: Daddy or Bust (The Haunting of Hill House Ep 1 - Steven Sees a Ghost)In this episode, Dina and Michelle begin their discussion of Mike Flanagan's first series for Netflix: "The Haunting of Hill House". This instant classic is a "remix" of Shirley Jackson's novel of the same name. Listen in as we break down the pilot episode, 'Steven Sees a Ghost', including references to the source material, track our hunt for Hidden Ghosties, and behind the scenes intel from Mike's tumblr and so much more!
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Spoiler Alert: We wi...
2024-04-251h 27The FlanacastEpisode 2: Ouija: Origin of Evil (or, Platonic Lobster)In our second episode of The Flanacast, we cover 'Ouija: Origin of Evil', which Mike Flanagan co-wrote and directed for Blumhouse and Universal. It's a rare achievement in horror to create a sequel that far surpasses the original but you know if anyone can do that, its Mike Flanagan.
We recap the movie (including insights from the deleted scenes and director's commentary track), and give you all the unhinged commentary you didn't know you needed.
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2024-04-111h 51The FlanacastEpisode 1: Gerald's Game (or, Our Salami is Showing)In our first official episode of The Flanacast, we cover 'Gerald's Game', which Mike Flanagan produced for Netflix based on the Stephen King novel of the same name. We recap the movie and dish on all the ways in which the film diverges from, and sometimes enhances, the source material.
For more Mike Flanagan content and to follow along on what we will cover next, follow us on Instagram: @flanacastpod
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2024-03-281h 52The FlanacastThe Flanacast Episode 0: "With Apologies to Mike Flanagan"Welcome to The Flanacast!
In Episode 0, hosts Dina Grilli and Michelle Maccarone introduce themselves and the pod by sharing about themselves, their meet-cute story, and what horror - especially the work of Mike Flanagan - means to them.
Like and Subscribe for future episodes where we will jump into Mike Flanagan's significant body of work.
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2024-03-1446 minThe FlanacastThe Flanacast Teaser!In this teaser, hosts Dina and Michelle ponder calling themselves "Flanafans", and perhaps their life choices in general.
Coming soon to your earbuds - The Flanacast, co-hosted by Dina Grilli and Michelle Maccarone. The self proclaimed Flanafans will host bi-weekly episodes breaking down the films and tv projects of acclaimed Horror writer/director Mike Flanagan.
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2024-02-2902 minVintage Old BiddyA Sweet and Salty Valentine to YouHappy Valentines Day Vintagerinos! (Is that a word? I guess I just decided it was!) We have something salty and something sweet for you this Valentines episode. The sweet comes in the form of our radio play this month: an homage to rom coms called “A Floridly Floral Case of Love” written by me (Michelle Maccarone) Featuring the menthol cool stylings of:Dina GrilliLaRena IoccoMichelle MaccaroneAlso featuring an audio rendition of the first episode's recap of Feud: Capote...
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Vintage Old BiddyFinal Episode! The Biddies of the House of Usher Episode 9 What Does it All Mean?We may have reached the end of our House of Usher rewatch but fear not, Dina and Michelle are back for one final episode where we break down all our thoughts and ideas on the series. This won't be the last of us as we will be back with more spooky, eerie rewatching in the new year. Until then be sure to follow Dina and Michelle for all updates! Support the showThank you for listening! If you like what you hear, please leave a review on your platform of choice. If you a...
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Vintage Old BiddyThe Biddies of the House of Usher: Episode 8 The RavenIt's the final countdown folx!! It's time for the Usher family to pay for what they agreed to and it's time for Michelle to make quips and Dina to give us all the research and truth bombs.But don't worry! There will be an episode 9 next week where we break down all our impressions and surprises! Support the showThank you for listening! If you like what you hear, please leave a review on your platform of choice. If you are able to financially support the pod, please consider subscribing on a...
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Vintage Old BiddyThe Biddies of the House of Usher: Episode 7 The Pit and the PendulumHappy Thursday fellow Flanifans. Hold on to your midsections! This week Dina and Michelle cover Episode 7 of The Fall of the House of Usher: The Pit and the Pendulum. New episodes drop every Thursday for this first of what we hope will be many Vintage Old Biddy Recaps! Support the showThank you for listening! If you like what you hear, please leave a review on your platform of choice. If you are able to financially support the pod, please consider subscribing on a monthly basis or you can always leave a o...
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Vintage Old BiddyThe Biddies of the House of Usher: Episode 6 GoldbugYou've had your turkey, you've had enough of your own family so let's go back to a family (hopefully) more dysfunctional than yours!This week Dina and Michelle discuss Episode 6: Goldbug which was one of our favorites of the season so far. Support the showThank you for listening! If you like what you hear, please leave a review on your platform of choice. If you are able to financially support the pod, please consider subscribing on a monthly basis or you can always leave a one time tip on VOB's website.
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Vintage Old BiddyThe Biddies of the House of Usher: Episode 5 The Tell Tale HeartIt's Thursday so it must be time to discuss weird sounds coming from your walls!On today's episode Dina and Michelle are talking about Episode 5 of The Fall of the House of Usher: The Tell Tale Heart. Gird your heart mesh, it's time to see what horrors befalls Victorine Lafourcade.Check out new episodes weekly on Thursdays. Support the showThank you for listening! If you like what you hear, please leave a review on your platform of choice. If you are able to financially support the pod, please co...
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Vintage Old BiddyThe Biddies of the House of Usher: Episode 4 The Black CatHappy first day post strike, fellow Flanifans! On today's episode Dina and Michelle are talking about Episode 4 of The Fall of the House of Usher: The Black Cat.Get your scratching posts ready for some scares, some knowledge bombs and some jokes that hopefully will not give you a hairball.Check out new episodes weekly on Thursdays. Support the showThank you for listening! If you like what you hear, please leave a review on your platform of choice. If you are able to financially support the pod, please co...
2023-11-091h 13
Vintage Old BiddyEpisode 3: Murder in the Rue Morgue Biddies of the House of UsherThis week the biddies cover the dark death of Camille in "Murder of the Rue Morgue" Clutch your heart mesh, turn the lights low, and give it a listen!New episodes of "The Biddies of the House of Usher" are live every Thursday! Biddies of the House of Usher features Dina Grilli and Michelle Maccarone Support the showThank you for listening! If you like what you hear, please leave a review on your platform of choice. If you are able to financially support the pod, please consider subscribing on a mon...
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Vintage Old BiddyEp 2: The Masque of the Red Death Biddies of the House of UsherIt's time for episode 2 where biddies Michelle Maccarone and Dina Grilli, self described "flannifans" (it's now a thing- get into it) talk about this year's Netflix series "The Fall of the House of Usher." Support the showThank you for listening! If you like what you hear, please leave a review on your platform of choice. If you are able to financially support the pod, please consider subscribing on a monthly basis or you can always leave a one time tip on VOB's website.
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Vintage Old BiddyEpisode 1 A Midnight Dreary: The Biddies of the House of Usher (A VOB Rewatch Podcast)In this exciting first episode of what we hope will be a series of rewatch podcasts, we present to you: Episode 1 of The Biddies of the House of Usher!Dina Grilli and Michelle Maccarone will be discussing every episode of Mike Flanagan's "The Fall of the House of Usher" now streaming on Netflix. Huge Flanafans, Dina will provide stunning, insightful research, and Michelle will provide the witty quips and hyperbole that you never knew you needed.Episodes dropping weekly on Thursdays! Support the showThank you for listening! If yo...
2023-10-1959 minVintage Old BiddySpirits Beyond the House of UsherIt's spooky Halloween time again! And you know what that means...it's Dina Grilli time! One of my best friends Dina has done a wonderful interview about some of this year's spooky selections and written a third episode of our favorite real estate/haunted house podcast!Spirits Beyond: A Really Meta Radio Play in the Exactly Right UniverseFeaturing:Dina GrilliKaren Mascolo HaganByron HaganThomas HaganFelisha HengLaRena IoccoAly Ryan KoganMichael KidneyMichelle MaccaroneSylvester NunneryNeed to...
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Another Top TenAnother Top Ten 19: Favorite Black and White Movies with Michelle MaccaroneThis week Kyle sits down with Michelle Maccarone from the Vintage Old Biddy podcast to discuss their favorite black and white movies! This episode is full of fantastic films and great conversation! Make sure to check out Michelle's podcast at http://vintageoldbiddy.com/
Music: Back to Cool by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
2023-09-2044 minVintage Old BiddySeason 4 Premiere! The Niche Shop, The Vintage Medium and MoreWe're back for the Season 4(!) premier of Vintage Old Biddy: The Podcast. We're your fun, silly, kitchy, informative podcast for lovers of scripted radio plays and interviews with those in the vintage industry and beyond!This month we got a chance to talk to the owner of The Niche Shop, a wonderful UES Manhattan Vintage shop that just expanded to the Upper West Side!The radio play is the second installment of "The Vintage Medium" This month's chapter features our reluctant medium, Cybil helping the spirit of an old crooner find what he...
2023-09-1931 minVintage Old BiddyFinale, Season 3: The Conclusion of A Thief in Disguise and Grace LazosIt’s the final episode of Season 3! Featuring the thrilling conclusion of A Thief in Disguise: The Great Escape.The cast features the voice talents of:Scot Cahoon Alyson Ryan KoganMatthew MartinDina GrilliJosh LopezKaren Mascolo HaganByron HaganKevin McCauleyHilary GoldmanMichelle Maccarone Need to catch up? The first part of this chapter can be found hereThis month’s inte...
2023-06-1648 minVintage Old BiddyA Thief in Disguise and Carousel New YorkWe’re back with the final 2 episodes of Season 3!After a bit of a hiatus we’re so happy to present the 3rd episode of A Thief in Disguise: The Great Escape.The cast features the voice talents of:Scot Cahoon Alyson Ryan KoganMatthew MartinDina GrilliJosh LopezKaren Mascolo HaganByron HaganKevin McCauleyHilary GoldmanMichelle Maccarone If you need a refr...
2023-05-1229 min
The Very Fine Comic Book Podcast#12 - TCAF: the Toronto Comic Arts FestivalLike Uncle Scrooge in his money bin, we dive into piles of acquisitions from this year and recent years of TCAF -- the Toronto Comics Arts Festival! https://www.torontocomics.com/ Titles discussed: Dirty Diamonds anthology Edited & Published by Kelly Phillips and Claire Folkman http://www.dirtydiamonds.net/ Cram Comics anthology Published by Andrew Alexander https://www.cram-books.com/ ...
2023-05-032h 07Vintage Old BiddyHappy Holidays with an Excerpt from David Templeton's Polar BearsHappy Holidays! This month’s radio play is an excerpt from David Templeton’s Polar Bears, an exploration of the lengths we go to to keep the spirit of Christmas alive, voiced by Chris Carlson.David Templeton is an award-winning playwright whose play “Galatea” one the 2022 Steinberg/American Theater Critics Association New Play Citation. “Polar Bears” was first staged in 2015 at Main Stage West theater in Sebastopol, California. Find out more about his work and his plays at DavidTempletonPlaywright.com. Chris Carlson is the artistic director of Brooklyn Players. Happy Holidays and see you in...
2022-12-2425 minVintage Old BiddyHappy NOvember and Giving Tuesday With BAE's Executive Director Ben HoughtonIt’s Giving Tuesday! In honor of the season of giving I talked to my friend, Ben Houghton: Executive Director for Broadway for Arts Education. If you like this podcast be sure to subscribe and rate us! If you do email vintageoldbiddy@gmail.com and we will send you a nifty sticker! Click here for more information or to donate to BAEIf you are able and willing to financially support my work please check out my Patreon and Tip Jar.Support the showT...
2022-11-2946 minVintage Old BiddySpooky Halloween! 2022Happy Halloween! The spookiest time of the year is the best time of year as far as I’m concerned. And in this month’s interview and radio play we will be talking to VOB’s spooky aficionado: Dina Grilli!We talk abut our favorite movies of the season and in depth about our favorite this season: Barbarian. Please be aware that this interview will contain spoilers for the movie, now streamable on HBO Max!This month’s radio play is a continuation of last year’s. Listen to...
2022-10-281h 08Vintage Old BiddyVintage Old Biddy Is Back For Season 3!We are back with Season 3 of Vintage Old Biddy. After a bit of an extended hiatus we will be restarting with monthly episodes of your favorite variety show! This month is all about love. “Where have you been?” you may ask. Well the answer if falling in love with my girlfriend, Larena Iocco.To celebrate that our friend, and reason we met, Allison St. Rock has written a 1920s lesbian romp with original music and voiced by not only Allison but also myself and LaRena.
2022-09-3037 minVintage Old BiddyThe Thief in Disguise: A Very Prohibition New Year Episode 2The thrilling conclusion of “The Thief in Disguise: A Prohibition New Year” is here!The episode also features an interview with the author, Byron HaganFeaturing the Voice Talents of:Scot Cahoon, Alyson Ryan KoganMatthew Martin, Dina Grilli Joshua LopezKaren Mascolo HaganByron HaganTasha R Williams Support the showThank you for listening! If you like what you hear, please leave a review on your platform of choic...
2022-01-2830 minVintage Old BiddyThe Thief in Disguise: A Very Prohibition New YearNew Year exciting new radio play! You may remember The Thief in Disguise from our June 2021 episode. In this second episode we find our gang back home in NYC during the height of prohibition.Listen to part one of the episode now, the second part will be out next week along with an interview with the writer, Byron Hagan.The Thief in Disguise is written by Byron Hagan and features the Voice Talents of:Scot CahoonAlyson Ryan KoganMatthew Martin...
2022-01-1927 min
The Vintage Woman PodcastTVW: Where Have We Been? Where Do We Want to Go?As the end of 2021 grows near we decided it was time to sit down and discuss where we’ve been and what our 2022 goals are for TVW.In conversation are Michelle Maccarone, Managing Editor, Founder/Editor-in-Chief Jade Stavri-Ratcliffe and Assistant Editor Laura Butcher.Check out back issues of our magazine, now free to read online, as well as our regular content on our site.Happy New Year! See you in ’22!
2021-12-3034 minVintage Old BiddyA Holiday Fever Dream of Christmas OrnamentsIt’s the holiday season! Merry everything to you all!This month’s festive episode features an interview with my personal guru of Christmas ornaments, Jay Bush, and a new radio play entitled Pole North.Pole North features the voice talents of:Scot CahoonHilary GoldmanDina GrilliByron HaganMichelle MaccaroneAnd we round out our last episode of 2021 with a ukulele rendition of “Peace on Earth/Little Drummer Boy”
2021-12-2235 minThe Vintage Woman PodcastA Sojourn To Sweater Weather: Squid's School Of Vintage KnittingThere’s a cool Autumn nip in the air. Time to settle down with a blanket, a warm beverage, and some toasty crafts. Knitting is the perfect cold weather hobby and lucky for you, whether you’re a novice or expert knitter the newly formed “Squid’s School of Vintage Knitting” is here to help you emerge from Winter with some fabulous newly made vintage pieces.Managing Editor and aspiring knitter Michelle Maccarone sat down with headmistress Sydney Crabaugh to discuss how she came to love knitting, her advice to new knitters, and exciting new projects in the future...
2021-11-1825 minVintage Old BiddyA Very Biddy HalloweenHappy Halloween from Vintage Old Biddy!This month’s episode features an interview and radio play by Dina Grilli. A “friend of the pod” and horror aficionado I will listen to her talk about scary movies any day! Two Bed Two Bath One Ghost features the amazing voice talents of:Felisha HengMichael KidneyMichelle MaccaroneKaren Mascolo HaganAlyson Ryan KoganAnd we round out the episode with a...
2021-10-2947 minVintage Old BiddySeason 2 Opener With Lindley Key and the New Radio Play "The Vintage Medium"Happy Season 2 for Vintage Old Biddy: The Podcast! We’re starting off with a bang with an amazing episode.The episode features an interview with Lindley Key, cosplayer and kind soul extraordinaire!Follow Lindley at:https://www.instagram.com/littlelottie/https://www.tiktok.com/@littlelottiecosplayOne of the many articles about Brendan Fraser:https://www.cnn.com/2021/08/12/entertainment/brendan-fraser-tik-tok-trnd/index.htmlThis month’s radio play “The Vintage Medium” tells the tale of a vintag...
2021-09-3045 minVintage Old BiddySeason 1 Season Finale! Dina Grilli and "The Thief in Disguise"It’s the finale of Season 1! Thank you for your support on this inaugural season!On this episode:An interview about murder and other stuff with the one and only Dina Grilli. Michelle McNamera’s Oded to an Old Man from “I’ll Be Gone in the Dark:https://www.goodreads.com/work/quotes/56363890-i-ll-be-gone-in-the-dark-one-woman-s-obsessive-search-for-the-golden-stThis month’s radio show features an original radio play by Byron Hagan. A madcap caper, the first chapter of “A Thief in Disguise” follows a group of criminals as th...
2021-06-1555 minVintage Old BiddyThe Leopard and the Lynx and A Plea to Be Sponsored By Edible ArrangementsThis month we have an interview with one of my favorite people, Rachel Ladd. Rachel and I share a love of yelling, of not taking things seriously, and of embroidery. Check out her Etsy store and in case you need to know for context, a Susan Bucci is a etherial being that lives in Brooklyn.This month’s original radio play “The Leopard and the Lynx” is written by me and is about Pat Tanner III, the writer of Auntie Mame. The super talented cast features:Gary Lizardo...
2021-04-3044 minVintage Old BiddyThe Creation of "Plane-Gold-Ring" An Interview With Dane Figueroa EdidiOn this month’s episode we talk to Dane Figueroa Edidi, the writer of February’s radio play “Plane-Gold-Ring” about the creation of the piece and the other amazing work that she does. Also featuring a rendition of “Sentimental Journey.”Lady Dane is a DC based Black Trans Performance artist, writer, advocate, and educator. She has been nominated for 2 Helen Hays Awards. She is also the Co director of The Black Trans Prayerbook.“Plane-Gold-Ring” is a co-production with Innana D Initiatives. Links:Support Dane’s wo...
2021-03-3134 minVintage Old BiddyPlane/Gold/RingThis month on the podcast is all about an amazing radio play that I am thrilled to share. A co-production with Inanna D Initiatives, this month's piece Plane/Gold/Ring by Dane Figueroa Edidi takes us through a poignant love story that transcends time and space. The cast features:Dane Figueroa EdidiMarquise VilsonGarnet Williams Next month's episode will feature an in depth interview with Dane, if you have any questions you'd like to ask please email vintageoldbiddy@gmail.com.To find out more about Dane and Inanna D In...
2021-02-2427 minVintage Old BiddyYou Shouldn't Be WalkingJanuary's episode is here to bring you something serious and some serious fun! This month's episode features one of my best friends, Alyson Sutherland, retelling one of my favorite stories. Then I make her talk about Shirley Temple. As one does.The radio play is my take on "The Twilight Zone" for the age we live in.Rounding out the episode is a classic torch song.If you like what you hear and want to find out how to get a first listen and to support my other work, check out...
2021-01-2731 min
About Art50. Words and Wisdom from 2020 (Part II)In Episode 50 of “Conversations About Art,” Heidi Zuckerman introduces excerpts from 14 episodes featured in the second half of 2020. We hear the words and wisdom of Sam Falls, Jen Guidi, Bharti Kher, Christopher Bedford, Guerilla Girls, Noah Horowitz, Michelle Maccarone, Christian Lutien, Daniel Arsham, Sean Green, Ricky Gates, Patrick Steel and Pete McBride! As stated previously, in what was indisputably the wildest, most unexpected, isolating, surprising, and also strangely hopeful year, Zuckerman expresses her profound gratitude for the time, generous conversation, and community this podcast and these conversations have afforded and created! This is part two of a two part extend...
2021-01-051h 00Vintage Old BiddyA Holly Jolly Episode!Happy holidays! Our December is full of festive content to keep you full of merriment and mirth. Katie Booze-Mooney and Hannah Weitzman of "One Kiss Means Forever" give us their top 5 Made for TV/Streaming Holiday movies to hunker down with. Check out their show wherever you listen to podcasts.Our radio play is "Somewhere Over The North Pole: The Tale of the Elf Chanteuse" by Michelle Maccarone. Esther is the elder elf of the North Pole. But being an elf has never been her dream. She wants to be a lounge singer in New...
2020-12-2138 minVintage Old BiddyCatching Up With Katherine Young and Chapter 2 of Six Feet Apart Not Six Feet BelowThis month's episode features an interview with my gorgeous friend Katherine Young. Katherine is a prolific artist and creator who talks about going viral with her redesign of Girls Life magazine, her Youtube and lots other fun girl talk. For more info on this talented lady check out her website. Also included is the closing chapter of my quarantine film noir radio play, "Six Feet Apart Not Six Feet Below" featuring:Tony ArtigaScott CahoonMariela Flor OlivoDina GrilliByron HaganKaren Mascolo HaganJoshua LopezClosing out the episode is one of my favorite Kander and Ebb tunes to s...
2020-11-1935 min
Vintage Old BiddyEpisode 1: Welcome to Your Quarantine Variety Show Podcast!On this inaugural episode of Vintage Old Biddy, Michelle gets acclimated to interviewing with the best group of homosexuals a girl could ask for: Adam Elsberry, Jay Bush, and Austin Ruffer. Also included is the first chapter of VOB's first original radio play, "Six Feet Apart, Not Six Feet Below," a modern, quarantine, film noir murder mystery. Support the showThank you for listening! If you like what you hear, please leave a review on your platform of choice. If you are able to financially support the pod, please consider subscribing on a monthly basis o...
2020-10-1433 minAbout Art36. Michelle MaccaroneMichelle Maccarone is the founder of eponymous gallery Maccarone. Shortly after 9/11 Maccarone opened in an unorthodox space in a remote neighborhood with no other galleries around. From the beginning, the gallery was an outlier in every way. It was artist-driven and grew out of conversations. It was more of a concept, or a laboratory for experimentation, that didn’t quite fit the traditional model of an art gallery. Recently the gallery's focus is beyond IRL exhibitions as a creative brand that not only manages artists and produces special projects, but also collaborates with venues and corporate partners to create ex...
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