Best Jen Lightfoot Podcasts (2024)

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Immaculate (2024) with Katharina Nichols 1:04:26

4d ago1:04:26

1:04:26

Violist, teacher, and reluctant horror fan Katharina Nichols joins us in a conversation about Immaculate (2024). We talk politics, Rosemary's Baby, the phenomenon of Sydney Sweeney, Nunsploitation, and Kat outlines her plans for her own evil convent. Content Warning: Spoilers, Infanticide, Religious Violence Follow the show on social media! Instagr…

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Late Night with the Devil (2023) with Ten Van Winkle 1:13:35

1M ago1:13:35

1:13:35

Harry and Jen talk with artist/one-woman-riot Ten Van Winkle about the smash indie possession film Late Night with the Devil. They talk about guilt, exploitation, AI, peeps, and what the hell exactly happened in that movie anyhow. Find Ten on social! Instagram Email Enjoying the show? Take a moment and give us a follow, rating, or review! Social Me…

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Stopmotion (2023) with Mike Jan 1:09:05

2M ago1:09:05

1:09:05

Harry and Jen are joined by Jen's friend-in-law, the lovely, insightful Mike Jan! Together, they dissect the surreal, meaty world of Robert Morgan's Stopmotion. They talk folklore, archetypes, agency, the age-old beef between fine and commercial art, and why an inanimate object may just be the sexiest character. Wanna suggest a movie? Wanna say hi?…

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Scream 5 (2022) and Scream 6 (2023) with Kate Conroy 59:25

2M ago59:25

59:25

Jen and Harry speak once again with Singer/Bar-Owner/Swiftie Kate Conroy, this time about the most recent installments in the Scream series. They talk the evolution of Scream, franchises, requels, authenticity, and David Arquette's hot-broken-old-man vibes. Enjoying the show? Hit us up on social! Instagram Facebook Wanna suggest a movie? Wanna say …

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BONUS: Older Gods (2023) 45:40

3M ago45:40

45:40

Harry and Jen analyze and review the independent cosmic horror frolic Older Gods. They talk Lovecraft and the origins of cosmic horror, bad dads, Harry's obsession with symbolic d*cks, and the importance of independent art. Content Warning: Suicide Check out Older Gods Follow the podcast on social! Want us to watch your movie? Wanna just say "hi"? …

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Scream (1996) with Kate Conroy 48:55

4M ago48:55

48:55

In their first ever context episode, Harry and Jen summon Kate Conroy (Singer, Bar Owner, 90s kid, and All-Around Good Gal) to talk the classic 90s meta-slasher, Scream. They talk youth culture, misogyny, trauma, and the unstoppable hotness of Drew Barrymore. Harry lays out his thesis on why Scream '96 is a cinematic masterpiece. Look for our episo…

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Five Nights at Freddy's with Megan Paustian 1:07:34

5M ago1:07:34

1:07:34

Lit professor and podcaster Megan Paustian joins in this conversation on Five Night's at Freddy's (2023). We cover trauma, memory, the tween demographic, Marxism, and the unlikely event of Matthew Lillard. Check Megan's show, an episode-by-episode analysis of The Office! Follow us on social!By HarryAndJenHorrorReview

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Gerald’s Game with Geoff Pictor 1:06:18

6M ago1:06:18

1:06:18

CONTENT WARNINGS: self-harm/injury, explicit sexual content Voice actor and horror writer Geoff Pictor joins for a delightful romp. We talk the ups and downs of Stephen King, degloving, and the immaculate physique of Bruce Greenwood. Oh, and also the movie Gerald's Game. Check out Geoff's voice acting work!…

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Bad Things with Samuel B. Lupowitz 1:16:43

7M ago1:16:43

1:16:43

Happy Holidays! Jen and Harry are joined by singer/songwriter Samuel B. Lupowitz. Blending critique and analysis, the trio discusses the snowy, wintry hotel nightmare, Bad Things. They talk proper chainsaw murdering technique, Sam's Philosophy of Art (TM), and Jen gives a very special holiday murder confession. Check out Sam's music here! Follow th…

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Talk to Me with Mandy Goldman 1:06:55

9M ago1:06:55

1:06:55

Voice teacher, songwriter, and choir director Mandy Goldman gives her take on the indie horror smash Talk to Me. Is our protagonist a manipulative sociopath? A blameless victim? Will Mandy find her notes in that colossal bag of hers? Listen in to find out. Mandy's Solo Album! Follow the show on Instagram! Thanks to everyone who listened this spooky…

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Evil Dead Rise with Carol Oddy 1:00:31

9M ago1:00:31

1:00:31

We talk all things Evil Dead with tattoo artist, Carol Oddy! Is Evil Dead Rise a true sequel? A pastiche? A soulless rehash? Can you even have a true-to-form Hollywood sequel to a B movie? Who was the hottest person in the film? Listen in for these answers and more! Check out Carol's work at Medusa Tattoo! Find the podcast on Instagram! Thanks for …

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Attachment with Ariel Arbisser 51:49

9M ago51:49

51:49

Singer/Songwriter Ariel Arbisser talks the possession horror underdog of the year, Attachment. We discuss Jewish mysticism, Harry and Jen's mutual beef with possession horror, and getting a snack on the way into (and out of) a movie theater. Check out Ariel's music! Follow us on Instagram! Thanks for listening! Please give us a ratings and reviews …

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Cocaine Bear with Cori McKenzie 55:27

9M ago55:27

55:27

English teacher Cori McKenzie joins us to examine Elizabeth Banks' comedy horror foray, Cocaine Bear! We talk the 80s, the war on drugs, the crisis of representation, and whether or not this is a legit movie. SPOILER ALERT. Check us out on Instagram for all sorts of behind the scenes stuff, hilarious memes, etc.: @Harry_And_Jen_horror_review Thanks…

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Skinamarink with Aaron Arm 54:43

9M ago54:43

54:43

In our first ever discussion, we delve into the divisive, surreal world of Skinamarink. Together, with fiction writer Aaron Arm, we try to get to the bottom of the movie's plot, sift through the grain for meaning, and argue about what movies should provide the viewer. Hit up Aaron's novel, Artifice of Eternity! Check out our insta! @harry_and_jen_h…

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TEASER: Harry and Jen Ruin Someone’s Night 1:23

10M ago1:23

1:23

See you in the spooky season, y'all! #horror #filmcrit #moviesBy HarryAndJenHorrorReview

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Stray Deuce -- Another Name You Should Know in the History of Popular Music 16:31

2y ago16:31

16:31

Robert Neil Speaks with… Chuck Smith (a.k.a. Stray Deuce), musician/singer/songwriter. “I really enjoy finding artists whose names you might not know, but who have made important contributions to popular music. Chuck Smith, who goes by the stage name Stray Deuce, is one of those artists. He’s been in the music industry for decades and has played wi…

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Gordon Lightfoot, Part III: Robert Neil Speaks with...author Nicholas Jennings 12:31

2y ago12:31

12:31

Robert Neil Speaks with… In the third of a three-part series about legendary singer/songwriter Gordon Lightfoot, Robert Neil speaks with music journalist and historian Nicholas Jennings about his book ‘Lightfoot,’ the authorized biography of the legendary Canadian icon. In this final installment, Jennings tells Robert Neil about the serious health …

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Part II of a conversation about Gordon Lightfoot with biographer Nicholas Jennings 16:13

2y ago16:13

16:13

The topic, again, is Gordon Lightfoot as Robert Neil Speaks with music journalist and historian Nicholas Jennings about his book ‘Lightfoot,’ the authorized biography of the legendary Canadian singer/songwriter. This episode is part two of a three-part series and focuses on Lightfoot’s character, and how the Canadian legend’s principles have someti…

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A conversation about Gordon Lightfoot with noted author Nicholas Jennings 16:55

2y ago16:55

16:55

The topic is Gordon Lightfoot as Robert Neil Speaks with music journalist and historian Nicholas Jennings about his book ‘Lightfoot,’ the authorized biography of the legendary Canadian singer/songwriter. In the first of this three-part interview, Jennings talks about Lightfoot’s early career and his incredibly strong connection to Canada, where he …

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His Era – Jazz Musician Ron Aprea’s Love of, and Success with, Big Bands 28:38

2+ y ago28:38

28:38

Big Bands were on their way out when jazz musician Ron Aprea was ready to make his mark on the music scene. However, that didn’t deter the young saxophone player from embarking on a career in that genre. Without a doubt the New York native had talent. His sax playing and instincts were top rate, and eventually his ability to arrange and write chart…

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Album Review, Interview and Profile: A Look at British Superstar Cliff Richard and His New Album ‘Rise Up’ with an Interview with Two of the Album’s Producers 30:11

5+ y ago30:11

30:11

British superstar Cliff Richard has released his first album of new material in 14 years, and the man who launched his career in the late 1950s as England’s answer to Elvis Presley, still sounds fresh and energetic. The album features songs written by some of Richard’s long-time associates, including Terry Britten (“Devil Woman,” “What’s Love Got t…

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An Alternate Christmas Playlist: A Look at Underplayed Songs and Their Histories 25:20

5+ y ago25:20

25:20

One of the true joys of Christmas is music, which brings out the emotions of the season; however, many radio stations and streaming services only play a small selection of songs. As a result, many wonderful tunes go unheard. This episode of Documenting Popular Music takes a look at 10 songs that are either unknown or underplayed in the United State…

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Album Review and Interview: A Jazz/Superhero Mashup from One of the Music Industry’s Most In-Demand Musicians 26:07

5+ y ago26:07

26:07

If you’ve ever thought your favorite superhero theme songs would sound great as original jazz tunes, then pianist extraordinaire Randy Waldman has the new album you’ll need to add to your collection. Waldman is one of the music industry’s most successful and popular session players, and he’s been featured on songs and album from numerous top-sellin…

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Album Review: Paul Simon’s ‘In the Blue Light’ 19:40

6y ago19:40

19:40

The songwriter who could easily be considered America’s unofficial poet laureate has a new album in which he revisits past composition with new recordings and new interpretations. Paul Simon has been writing the soundtrack to multiple generations’ lives since the 1960s, when he and childhood friend Art Garfunkel took folk-rock music to new heights …

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Things You Didn’t Know about Debby Boone – An Interview and Music-History Lesson 37:12

6y ago37:12

37:12

(This version of the episode is presented in its entirety and runs about 37 minutes; however, for listeners who prefer shorter episodes, the program is also available in Part I and Part II editions, which each run about 20 minutes. Please check the menu for all episodes of ‘Documenting Popular Music,’ or visit http://documentingpopularmusic.libsyn.…

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Album Review: Rita Coolidge's 'Safe in the Arms of Time' 16:53

6y ago16:53

16:53

Rita Coolidge was one of the staples of Top 40 and Adult Contemporary radio in the 1970s and early 1980s. She’s back with a new album entitled 'Safe in the Arms of Time,' which takes a unique look at love, life and relationships. The songs on the album reflect the maturity of someone who has already gone through the highs and lows of love and is no…

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Album Review and Interview: Smooth Rock Sounds of the 80s are Back, Courtesy of Young Gun Silver Fox 20:40

6y ago20:40

20:40

That unmistakable sound of West Coast smooth rock was all over the radio in the late 1970s and early 1980s with groups such as Hall&Oates, Player, Steely Dan, the Little River Band, Boz Scaggs, the Michael McDonald lead version of the Doobie Bros and many others. The genre, which incorporated elements of smooth jazz and soul, is making a comeback, …

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An Historic Writing Partnership – Legendary Songwriters Neil Diamond and Gilbert Bécaud Come Together to Write Songs for The Jazz Singer Movie 22:54

6y ago22:54

22:54

In the late 1970s, when Neil Diamond was asked to star in the movie the Jazz Singer, his career was at the peak of popularity, and he had not only established himself as an elite performer, but also an accomplished songwriter. Similarly, Gilbert Bécaud, who had reached stardom more than a decade before Diamond, was also revered as a top performer a…

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TBT – Album Review: James Taylor’s ‘Before this World’ from 2015 17:56

6+ y ago17:56

17:56

For this ‘Throwback Thursday’ (TBT) episode of Documenting Popular Music, we are replaying our 2015 review of James Taylor’s ‘Before this World' album. To date, it is the last studio album Taylor has released, and he has been performing songs from the album on his current concert tour. ‘Before this World’ was produced by one of Taylor’s long-time c…

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Hey, Hey It’s the Monkees, Part II – A Look at the Individual Careers of the Monkees in the 70s and 80s 18:04

6+ y ago18:04

18:04

The Monkees TV show debuted in September of 1966 and ran until March of 1968. During that time, the band saturated the music charts and radio stations with songs such as “I’m a Believer,” “Daydream Believer,” “Last Train to Clarksville,” “Valleri,” “A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You,” “Pleasant Valley Sunday,” “I’m Not Your Stepping Stone” and many…

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Hey, Hey It’s the Monkees, Part I – A Look at the Individual Careers of the Monkees in the 70s and 80s 20:22

6+ y ago20:22

20:22

The Monkees TV show debuted in September of 1966 and ran until March of 1968. During that time, the band saturated the music charts and radio stations with songs such as “I’m a Believer,” “Daydream Believer,” “Last Train to Clarksville,” “Valleri,” “A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You,” “Pleasant Valley Sunday,” “I’m Not Your Stepping Stone” and many…

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Album Review: The Eagles, Donna Summer, Garth Brooks, Vince Gill, Randy Owen and Many Others Pay Tribute to Dan Fogelberg 14:28

6+ y ago14:28

14:28

Dan Fogelberg passed away 10 years ago this month. His memory has been kept alive this year by a number of events, including the release of two new albums, ‘Live At Carnegie Hall’ (a previously unheard performance from 1979) and a tribute album that features a long list of musicians that loved Fogelberg’s music. This episode of Documenting Popular …

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The Making of a Classic – The Story of How One of Barry Manilow’s Most Beloved Songs Finally Became a Hit 12:48

6+ y ago12:48

12:48

It was 1971, and a 25-year-old Barry Manilow was still a struggling musician and commercial jingles writer when he came up with a melody he felt was very special. That melody would become the song “Could It Be Magic,” which featured a chorus based on the chord changes in Chopin’s Prelude in C Minor. “Could It Be Magic” had several early incarnation…

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