This week Mike is joined by Rachel Reeves (the Losers’ Club, The Pod & The Pendulum) and voice actor Sally Hourigan to talk about the viral sensation that danced into our hearts, M3GAN. We discuss how attachments formed in infancy influence our relationships throughout life, and how this film handles the sticky AI questions. Plus, the challenges of unexpected caregiving and Mike’s random thoughts when stuffed with cold medicine. It’s a rollicking good time.  ..read more

We’d like you to recalibrate. Get yourself thrown out and meet us after the party for a Comfort Horror episode on Branden Cronenberg’s Possessor. Pull us out. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Psychoanalysis Patreon Music notes: "Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod "Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod "Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield Logo artwork by Jess Snively ..read more

We accidentally summoned a podcast who used to rule the universe to come and take over the world. Streak your hair, put on your records, and join us for a comfort horror episode on The Gate. Demons aren't gonna ring the doorbell! RESEARCH LINKS: WEIRDO DU JOUR Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Psychoanalysis Patreon Music notes: "Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod "Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod "Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield Logo artwork by Jess Snively ..read more

You're saying that that's a real podcast... underneath? Follow the smell and meet us at the campsite for an early aughts discussion on horror remakes, evil twins, and CW shows. We’re talking about comfort horror in the 2005 remake of House of Wax. It’s a pod made entirely of WAX! Research Links: BOOKS IN THE FREEZER Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Psychoanalysis Patreon Music notes: "Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod "Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod "Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield Logo artwork by Jess Snively ..read more

It’s our 100th episode and we’re bringing the pain. Join us for a discussion on the horror movies that make us squirm and get under our skin. We’re talking discomfort horror. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Psychoanalysis Patreon Music notes: "Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod "Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod "Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield Logo artwork by Jess Snively ..read more

On June 30th four podcasters set out to break down the greatest horror movie ever made. What happened to them is tragic, even more so because they were young. This fifth Thursday Jenn, Lara and Mike are taking a much needed break. For listeners of both shows, this is a double dip as Mike is presenting the uncut version of his latest Pod and the Pendulum episode. Along with regulars Brian Keiper, Devaughn Taylor and guest Nichole Goble, Mike tackles Tobe Hooper’s classic from top to bottom. From an exploration to the social, economic, and political climate that influenced the making of the film ..read more

Pods won't kill people... because that would just make more pods. Boot up your floppy disk and meet us in the Forbidden Room as we conclude our series on suicide with Pulse. Welcome to the Internet. Time Stamps: Intro - 0:00 Synopsis - 3:15 Feelings Check - 12:22 Mental Health Topic - 25:39 Movie Discussion - 44:22 Uplifting Moment - 1:26:12 Wrap Up - 1:34:42 Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Psychoanalysis Patreon Music notes: "Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod "Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod "Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield Logo artwork by Jess Snively ..read more

Today is a good day to pod. Grab you camera and meet us in the art museum construction site for part one of our episode on suicide in Joel Schumacher’s Flatliners. See you soon. Episode Sections: INTRO - 0:00 SYNOPSIS - 3:16 FEELINGS CHECK -  14:45 MENTAL HEALTH ISSUE - 35:45 If you or anyone you know is having suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline​ at​ 1-800-273-TALK (8255)​. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Psychoanalysis Patreon Music notes: "Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod "Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod "Emotion Picture" by Bill ..read more

Pod. I might have known it would be pod. Go to your closet and listen to part one of our episode on Bad Mothers in Brian De Palma’s Carrie. They’re all gonna laugh at you. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Psychoanalysis Patreon Music notes: "Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod "Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod "Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield Logo artwork by Jess Snively ..read more

Oh, great. Now it's my pod that's killing me. Join us for a little scavenger hunt as we make paper mache houses and talk about dreams in A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors. Welcome to the snake pit. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Psychoanalysis Patreon Music notes: "Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod "Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod "Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield Logo artwork by Jess Snively ..read more