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Ep 31The Unabomber Manifesto & Modernity
This episode is on the manifesto written by Ted Kaczynski, the unabomber. The theme is "modernity".
Ep 30Vox Videos
This episode is on the media outlet Vox. It discusses the relationship between knowledge and authority.
Ep 29Arcadia & Nature
This episode is on the 2017 Paul Wright documentary Arcadia. The theme is "nature".
Ep 28On Motherhood & Sexual Fantasies
This week we're releasing one of our B-side episodes to the public. It's on mothers and motherhood. Next week we'll have a new A-side about "nature".
Ep 27Let it Breathe & Community
This episode is on the first act of Let it Breathe, a novel by S. Matisko. The theme is "community". The novel is available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09GJS7RNV
Ep 26The Eyes of Tammy Faye & Scapegoats
This episode is about the 2000 documentary The Eyes of Tammy Faye. The theme is "scapegoats".
Ep 25Kristeva, Nine Inch Nails, & Hatred
This episode is on a selection from Julia Kristeva's 2010 book, Hatred and Forgiveness, along with Nine Inch Nails' first album, Pretty Hate Machine. The theme is "hatred".
Ep 24Twilight & Anemoia
In this episode, Benjamin forces his reluctant co-hosts to watch Twilight. The theme is "Anemoia".
Ep 23Instagram Poetry & Regime Aesthetics
This episode is on Instagram poetry. The theme is "regime aesthetics". To hear the B side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast
Ep 22Andrei Rublev
Benjamin and Nina debate the artistic merits of the 1966 Soviet classic Andrei Rublev.
Ep 21Agora & Decline
This episode is on the 2009 film Agora. The theme is "decline". To hear the B side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast
Ep 20Atame & Desire
This episode is on the 1989 film Atame. The theme is "desire". To hear the B side, subscribe on Patreon: https://patreon.com/thelackpodcast
Ep 19The Canyons & Failure
This episode is on the 2013 film The Canyons. The theme is "failure". To hear the B side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast
Ep 18Terry Eagleton, Roger Scruton, & High Culture
This episode is on the YouTube video "Terry Eagleton in conversation with Roger Scruton." The theme is "high culture". You can watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOdMBDOj4ec&t=2643s&ab_channel=IntelligenceSquared To hear the B side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast
Ep 17Roma & Class in the Twenty-First Century
This episode is on the 2018 film Roma. The theme is "Class in the Twenty-First Century." To hear the B side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast
Ep 16Safe & Allergies
This episode is on the 1995 film Safe. The theme is "allergies". To hear the B side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast
Ep 15Storytelling & Narrative
This episode is on the 2001 film Storytelling. The theme is "narrative". To hear the B side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast
Ep 14American Beauty & Midlife Crisis
This episode is on the 1999 film American Beauty. The theme is "midlife crisis". To hear the B side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast
Ep 13F for Fake & Fakery
This episode is on the 1973 film F for Fake. The theme is "fakery". To listen to the B side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast
Ep 12Blue Collar & Co-option
This episode is about the 1978 film Blue Collar. The theme is "co-option". To hear the B side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast
Ep 11There Will Be Blood & Hustlers
This episode is on the film There Will Be Blood and the theme of "hustlers". To listen to the B side, come join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast
Ep 10The Devils and Repression
This episode is on the 1971 film The Devils and the theme of repression. To hear the B side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast
Ep 9The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance & Masculinity
This episode is on the 1962 film The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance and the theme of masculinity. To hear the B side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast
Ep 8The Last Supper & Enemies
This episode is on the 1995 film The Last Supper and the theme of enemies. To hear the B side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast
Ep 7Making Love and Commodification
This episode is on Helen's very own short film, Making Love, and the theme of commodification. To hear the B side and get a link to see Helen's film, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast
Ep 6Return to Innocence & Innocence
This episode is on the song 'Return to Innocence' by Engima and the theme of innocence. To hear the B side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast
Ep 5Reality Bites & The Real
This episode is on the film Reality Bites and the theme 'The Real'. To hear the B side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast
Ep 4A Throw of the Dice Will Never Abolish Chance & Contingency
This episode is on the poem 'A Throw of the Dice Will Never Abolish Chance' by French poet Stéphane Mallarmé. The theme is 'Contingency'. To hear the B side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast
Ep 3A Ghost Story & Repetition
This episode is on the film 'A Ghost Story' and the theme 'Repetition'. To hear the B side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast
Ep 2Lost in Translation & Romance
This episode is on the film 'Lost in Translation' and the theme 'Romance'. To hear the B side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast
Ep 1Whiplash & Intensity
This episode is on the film 'Whiplash' and the theme 'Intensity'. To hear the B side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast