Best Cult Hackers Podcasts (2024)

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300th Episode Celebration with THEY LIVE! 1:33:18

30m ago1:33:18

1:33:18

We've hit a milestone at 300 episodes and we wanted to celebrate! In keeping with the pattern of previous milestone episodes, we're covering another big John Carpenter film with They Live! Also join us for a brief retrospective as we look back on some of our favorite episodes of recent past. Thanks for sticking with us and we hope to be back for an…

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PATREON PREVIEW Ep 103: Tremors 2:15

16h ago2:15

2:15

Here's a sneak peek at what you're missing on Patreon! For only $3 a month you get a bonus Mental Health episode every month (plus access to every previous past bonus episode) plus a monthly newsletter early access to Han Took Shots First (ad-free and uncut), exclusive member polls to help choose future episodes and more to come! It's only $3 per m…

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Ep 102: Hackers 1:57:59

3d ago1:57:59

1:57:59

Like Super Mario Bros from July, this is one of the movies that inspired Derrick to start the podcast back in 2022, so what better time to discuss it than the day after its 29th anniversary? Johnny Lee Miller stars as a cool little hacker kid, Zero Cool, all growed up into a cool hacker teen, Crash Override. After being barred from using the intern…

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EP27. Electric Boogaloo! Reliving the '80s Break-Dance Movie Craze 1:00:42

2h ago1:00:42

1:00:42

Mike and Angel, your favorite movie-loving podcast duo, are back with another thrilling episode of Terrortinos! This time, they dive into a lively discussion about the rise of the break-dancing phenomenon and the iconic break-dance films of the 1980s. Inspired by the recent viral sensation of Olympic break dancing games this summer, Mike and Angel …

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Saxon Samhain (1) THE EVIL EYE 1:13:55

29m ago1:13:55

1:13:55

We're kicking off the Halloween season this year with our new series, Saxon Samhain, where we take a look at various John Saxon horror movies! First up is The Evil Eye, which gets confusing because this Mario Bava film has two versions. We're specifically talking about the American AIP version that features a different ending, different score, and …

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BONUS: Friday the 13th Part V: A New Beginning 1:50:04

7d ago1:50:04

1:50:04

Our second bonus Friday the 13th episode was chosen at random by our good friend Vern, and we are discussing one of the weaker entries in the series, Part V! Also known by fans of the franchise as Roy: The Movie. This one is a direct follow-up to Part IV: The Final Chapter in which Jason is defeated by an adolescent Corey Feldman. This one kicks of…

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Ep 100: Hard Target 2:04:01

10d ago2:04:01

2:04:01

For our 100th episode, we chose one of our favorite bad movies, John Woo's American directorial debut, HARD TARGET, starring Jean Claude Van Damme, Lance Henriksen, Arnold Vosloo and Wilford Brimley! JCVD agrees to help a woman who is searching for her missing homeless father in the streets of New Orleans. Henriksen and Vosloo run a service that le…

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PREVIEW Han Took Shots First: Obi-Wan Kenobi Parts V & VI 2:45

15d ago2:45

2:45

Check out Jack and Derrick's other podcast HAN TOOK SHOTS FIRST on any podcast platform or get the episodes early and ad-free on patreon.com/worsepeopleBy Bad Movies, Worse People

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Ep 99: Dark Angel (plus MAILBAG!) 2:04:41

19d ago2:04:41

2:04:41

Dolph Lundgren stars in this forgotten gem from the early 90s, directed by Craig R Baxley, the director of one of our favorite films so far, Stone Cold! This is basically a riff on Stone Cold with 100% less Nazi bikers and 100% more drug-dealing aliens, stealing heroin and hunting down people to extract their endorphins for a rare drug coveted by h…

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Red Hot '90s Action Summer (4) SPEED 1:10:28

14d ago1:10:28

1:10:28

We come to the conclusion of our Red Hot '90s Action Summer coverage in rapid pace with Speed, possibly one of the best action films of the entire decade. Maybe it's our nostalgia talking, but we're still in love with this bomb-on-a-bus flick. We talk about Keanu Reeves' flat delivery, the excellent Jeff Daniels, losing your head on a subway, the p…

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Red Hot '90s Action Summer (3) CON AIR 1:05:59

16d ago1:05:59

1:05:59

Continuing our vehicle-obsessed action film coverage, we're talking about the convicts-on-a-plane flick Con Air starring Nic Cage. Here, he's given no other objective than to be himself, and we talk about the over-the-top ridiculousness of this movie, the saccharine sentimentality, attack chopper-trained DEA agents, and a whole lot more. We're also…

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Ep 98: Song of the South (Dirka Classic Movies) 1:45:28

24d ago1:45:28

1:45:28

Against our better judgment, we are going back in time to take a look at Disney's controversial classic about how black people loved being slaves and sang songs with little white kids and magical animated woodland creatures! Our friend, and Disney expert, Vern will be joining us for this one and it's guaranteed to be a good time with a horrendous f…

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Red Hot '90s Action Summer (2) UNDER SIEGE 1:14:49

21d ago1:14:49

1:14:49

We're moving into the vehicle action of the '90s with Steven Seagal's early career film Under Siege, which uses the setup and popularity of Die Hard but on a Navy ship! This one's actually a lot of fun and we talk about the things that make this succeed, as well as the multiple submarines on display (wink). We're also drinking Sloop Brewing's Premi…

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Ep 96: Cloak & Dagger 2:11:41

1M ago2:11:41

2:11:41

Tying to our episode on E.T., Henry Thomas also stars in this 80s flick alongside the recently passed Dabny Coleman. A young boy and his imaginary friend end up on the run while in possession of a top-secret government spy gadget. Espionage, clandestine activities and covert actions abound in this 80s classic that Derrick has remastered on 4K... fo…

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Ep 95: Man of the House (1995) 1:36:59

1M ago1:36:59

1:36:59

Remember when we talked about Dutch last November? This is a lot like that but less funny and more racist because it stars Chevy Chase and Johnathan Taylor Thomas! JTT refuses to accept his mom's new boyfriend despite Chase's efforts to win his respect. So this little bastard forces him to join a Boy Scout-esque group with an offensive name in an e…

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The End is Nigh: Our last ever Cult Hackers Podcast. 34:44

1M ago34:44

34:44

This is our last ever Cult Hackers podcast. We say goodbye and thank you to all our listeners and supporters over the years We also explore our final topic of the podcast, that of tribes, and ask whether we are experiencing the cultification of the internet through social media platforms. If you'd like to keep in touch you can contact us at: https:…

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Red Hot '90s Action Summer (1) RUMBLE IN THE BRONX 1:07:35

1M ago1:07:35

1:07:35

We're kicking off Red Hot '90s Action Summer by returning to the Bronx, this time with Jackie Chan in his American debut from 1995! We talk about the film's dubbing, the nonsensical plot about a diamond heist, dirtbikes in the city, and a whole lot more. We're also drinking Beer Tree Brewing's Cerveza! Approximate timeline 0:00-9:00 Intro and Walke…

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Why are there riots in the UK? 36:05

2M ago36:05

36:05

The UK has seen a week of rioting and civil disorder. What is the background, why are people rioting? And reflections from the previous episode about whether culture needs defending in light of these events. Contact us: https://www.culthackers.com/contactBy Cult Hackers

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Ep 94: Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers: The Movie 1:45:19

2M ago1:45:19

1:45:19

We kick off shitbird month with a movie about "teenagers" with attitude that gain superpowers and have to fight a galactic boogerman named Ivan Ooze with the assistance of "Ninjetti" powers bestowed upon them by a mostly naked sexy lady from another planet. Along the way they fight mini-boogermen, talking birds, skeletons, rock monsters and, of cou…

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Ep 93: Super Mario Bros (1993) w Brandon 2:05:03

2M ago2:05:03

2:05:03

Our friend Brandon from Music Box joined us to discuss this wonderful travesty, which is one of the movies that inspired Derrick to start Bad Movies Worse People back in 2022! It's bizarre, cheesy, completely unrelated to the source material and we kinda love it. The late great Bob Hoskins and Dennis Hopper star in this one alongside John Leguizamo…

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EASY RIDER 1:17:11

2M ago1:17:11

1:17:11

The doldrums of summer are upon us and so we wanted a nice easy, lazy film. So of course we're talking Dennis Hopper's Easy Rider, a thesis on the American dream and Americana of the late '60s. We discuss this idea of freedom throughout the movie, how the film handles it with its experimental approaches, and the different vignettes that we get thro…

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PATREON PREVIEW Ep 92: Airheads (w {BLEEP}) 4:16

2M ago4:16

4:16

Get more Bad Movies Worse People at patreon.com/worsepeople for only $3 a month! THIS IS A PREVIEW OF OUR LATEST MENTAL HEALTH EPISODE AVAILABLE ONLY ON PATREON! One of those classic 90's stoner comedies where no one smokes weed or even talks about it, but you know what's going on. Brendan Fraser, Steve Buscemi, Adam Sandler, Michael McKean, Ernie …

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Ep 91: Cast A Deadly Spell 1:21:43

2M ago1:21:43

1:21:43

This obscure made-for-TV film is a horror-fantasy noir detective story featuring aspects of the eldritch tales of the Cthulhu mythos starring Fred Ward (see previous episode Remo Williams), Julianne Moore and Clancy Brown! Set in an alternate 1948, where magic and mythological creatures are common, private detective Harry Lovecraft is hired to reco…

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Does Culture Need Defending? 36:48

2M ago36:48

36:48

Was my upbringing as a Jehovah's Witness a multicultural one? Does culture need defending? Should we accept all cultural differences? Is the UK an Islamic country as is claimed by J D Vance? Can different cultural practices live side by side? What is the link between culture and cults? Do businesses have cultures? All questions discussed in today's…

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Ep 90: It Came From Outer Space (Dirka Classic Movies) 1:16:44

2M ago1:16:44

1:16:44

Flashback to the heyday of corny sci-fi with this Universal classic about a meteor that may have brought aliens to Earth who are abducting and replacing the townsfolk for nefarious purposes, or are they?! Our friend, and Derrick and Whitney's tattoo artist, Zip, joins us for this one to lend us his classic horror-sci-fi knowledge! Get bonus content…

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ESCAPE FROM THE BRONX 1:09:51

2M ago1:09:51

1:09:51

Since we've already covered Escape from New York, it was only right that we also do the Italian copycat film Escape from the Bronx, which, as we quickly point out, actually has nothing to do with escaping. This sequel to 1990: The Bronx Warriors certainly has a lot in common with its brethren but it does a number of things differently, and more imp…

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Rituals: The Mind's Magic Trick 37:52

2M ago37:52

37:52

Rituals are powerful. They have been a part of our shared culture since the beginning - why? And how do cults use them? To talk to us: https://www.culthackers.com/contact To become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/culthackers/posts References: The Psychology of Rituals: An Integrative Review and Process-Based Framework Video of Speaker being dragg…

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Ep 89: Strange Brew (Listener Request) 1:37:30

2M ago1:37:30

1:37:30

A beloved 80's comedy starring and directed by Rick Moranis and Dave Thomas, this one has been requested or suggested by people since Derrick first started talking about doing a movie podcast. This was one case where Jack got to say "I have it on blu-ray" so the gang got together to crack some cold beers and watch some Canadians fumble their way th…

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Getting pushed around: A tyranny of nudges 23:20

3M ago23:20

23:20

Today's episode explores Nudge Theory, more correctly Behavioral Economics and how too many nudges can start to make us feel pushed around. Referenced paper https://www.nber.org/system/files/working_papers/w20007/w20007.pdf Contact us: https://www.culthackers.com/contactBy Cult Hackers

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Ep 88: George of the Jungle 1:58:15

3M ago1:58:15

1:58:15

Check out patreon.com/worsepeople Brendan Fraser stars in this adaptation of a forgotten cartoon from the 70s about a young boy left in the jungle to be raised by apes only to fall in love with a beautiful woman from a world he doesn't understand. Sounds a lot like Tarzan, right? That's because it is! But "FUNNY"! Brendan Fraser is playing the doof…

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EP26. What We've Been Watching: The First Omen, Immaculate, 1995's Cult Classic Hackers, Sasquatch Sunset, Jim Henson: Idea Man, and More 1:45:58

3M ago1:45:58

1:45:58

Mike and Angel, the ultimate movie buddies, are back with another exciting episode! This time, they dive into a fun conversation about the films and shows they've been watching lately, each recommending some cool picks for everyone to check out. During their chat, Mike and Angel share their thoughts on the nun horror flicks "The First Omen" and "Im…

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Why quitting can be good 31:42

3M ago31:42

31:42

Quitting is often treated as a sign of a weak character, but for those of us who quit a toxic cultic group it was one of the best things we've ever done. In this episode Stephen looks at some of the research on quitting and why we need to get good at knowing when to do it. Stephen also uses the topic to consider the fallout from the first US Presid…

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HACKERS 1:11:13

3M ago1:11:13

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We never experienced Hackers when it came out in our glorious year of 1995, but man, the nostalgia still hits hard here. The dress, the aesthetic, the cyberspace visuals - all of that is so '90s it hurts sometimes, and we're here for it. We're talking all things cybertechnic here, from the techno score to the complex virus warfare to... Penn Jillet…

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PATREON PREVIEW Ep 87: Batman Returns 4:45

3M ago4:45

4:45

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Ep 86: Batman Forever 2:06:38

3M ago2:06:38

2:06:38

Our good buddy Vern joins us on this episode as we discuss the Joel Schumacher-directed next entry in the Batman franchise, BATMAN FOREVER. Schumacher ditches the drab grays, blacks and bizarre architecture of the Burton world for a neon-fueled nightmare vision of Gotham! Val Kilmer stars as Bruce Wayne/Batman alongside Tommy Lee Jones, Jim Carrey,…

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The world votes and so do I 24:06

3M ago24:06

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In this episode Stephen reflects upon what it's like to be prevented from voting, the psychological consequences of being a social bystander and having no stake in society, and the feeling of then being able to be part of the democratic process. Also reflections on democracy under attack. Contact us https://www.culthackers.com/contact…

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Ep 85: Captain America II: Death Too Soon (DirkA Classic Movies) 1:32:40

3M ago1:32:40

1:32:40

Directed by Ivan Nagy and starring Reb Brown, Christopher Lee and Katherine Justice. This iteration of Captain America, made for TV in 1979, is a van-dwelling artist who travels from town to town while also battling purse snatchers, muggers and the occasional freelance revolutionary terrorist. Christopher Lee, playing General Miguel, kidnaps a scie…

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FURIOSA: A MAD MAX SAGA 1:21:38

3M ago1:21:38

1:21:38

Hot on the heels of George Miller's masterpiece Mad Max: Fury Road (only 9 years later), we get Furiosa, an origin story to the iconic character. Spanning a length of time and showcasing the vengeance driving her, Furiosa delves into the death-defying foibles of Anya Taylor-Joy as she attempts to get revenge on Dementus. We talk about the stunts, C…

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The Infected Blood Scandal: Reflections of an Ex Jehovah's Witness 44:40

3M ago44:40

44:40

Stephen reflects upon the infected blood scandal affecting thousands of people and how it relates to his own former religious beliefs, conspiracies and questions about institutions. Kacey's Research Questionnaire and Information BBC Reporting into children being exposed to infected blood Copy of letter talking about uninfected patients being expose…

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BONUS: Episode III: Revenge of the Sith PREVIEW (Han Took Shots First) 6:53

3M ago6:53

6:53

Here's a quick preview of our new episode of HAN TOOK SHOTS FIRST, available right now on our $3 Patreon at patreon.com/worsepeople. Worldwide premiere June 26th anywhere you get podcasts!By Bad Movies, Worse People

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EP 84: The Shadow 1:30:31

3M ago1:30:31

1:30:31

Alec Baldwin stars in and Russell Mulcahy (Highlander, Razorback) directs this mid-90s attempt to capitalize on the Batman bandwagon! Set in 1930s New York, Baldwin plays Lamont Cranston, a reformed criminal and Asian gangland kingpin (maybe?), who has taken up the mantle of THE SHADOW to fight crime and corruption. He uses his mystical powers and …

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Difficult Films II (4) THE HOUSE THAT JACK BUILT 1:16:27

3M ago1:16:27

1:16:27

We're going back to Lars von Trier's filmography with a look at The House That Jack Built for this final installment of Difficult Films II. A serial killer story with a nice series of vignettes, this look at Matt Dillon's murdering antihero is at times bleak and also darkly comic; we talk about the funniness inherent in the film as well as its most…

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Ep 83: Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. 1:29:04

4M ago1:29:04

1:29:04

We kick off our Superhero Spectacular with the obscure made-for-TV cheesefest, NICK FURY, AGENT OF S.H.I.E.L.D.! Directed by Rod Hardy and starring David Hasselhoff, Sandra Hess, Lisa Rinna, Tracy Waterhouse, Ron Canada, Gary Chalk and most of the rest of Canada! Nick Fury is called out of forced retirement to stop Hydra when they acquire Baron von…

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Difficult Films II (3) A SERBIAN FILM 1:08:31

4M ago1:08:31

1:08:31

Perhaps infamously known as one of the most difficult films, A Serbian Film has been disgusting audiences since 2010. For our second round of difficult films, it's only fair we tackle this offensive classic to throw our own input into the mix. We talk the grit and grime of this movie, its production values, whether it has redeeming value, and a who…

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Ep 82: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (Mental Health Month, Dirka Classic Movies) 1:52:33

4M ago1:52:33

1:52:33

We get incredibly filthy while discussing this childhood classic and one of the best films ever made, this one is directed by Mel Stuart and stars the great Gene Wilder, Peter Ostrum, Denise Nickerson, Paris Themmen and a bunch of other people you haven’t seen much from. An eccentric candy millionaire holds a contest for some lucky children to get …

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PATREON PREVIEW: Han Took Shots First, Ep 02: Attack of the Clones 4:17

4M ago4:17

4:17

Get our Han Took Shots First episodes early and uncut on our Patreon at patreon.com/worsepeople or find the free versions anywhere you get podcasts under HAN TOOK SHOTS FIRST!By Bad Movies, Worse People

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PATREON PREVIEW Ep 81: Hot Fuzz 3:31

4M ago3:31

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Directed by Edgar Wright, written by him and Simon Pegg and starring Pegg, Nick Frost and Timothy Dalton. A big city London cop with an impeccable record is transferred to the seemingly tranquil country town of Sandford, winner of village of the year several years running. But at what cost? Nicholas Angel begins discovering that things in this peac…

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Ep 80: Donnie Darko (Mental Health Month) 2:26:48

4M ago2:26:48

2:26:48

The directorial debut of Richard Kelly, who also wrote it, stars Jake Gyllenhaal, his sister Maggie, Drew Barrymore, Noah Wiley and Patrick Swayze. Donnie is a troubled teen with dark visions of the future delivered by a terrifying 6-foot-tall bunny rabbit named Frank. With only 28 days, 6 hours, 42 minutes and 12 seconds to stop the end of the wor…

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Cults, addiction, politics, religion, intrigue and big worms: Dune 42:36

4M ago42:36

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This special episode is about the Frank Herbert story, Dune, including the recent film adaptation. This story covers many of the topics we've been interested in over the years doing the podcast and we hope you enjoy this discussion about a shared favourite of ours. More news to come soon about the future of the podcast. Links The latest movie direc…

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Difficult Films II (2) A CLOCKWORK ORANGE 1:23:11

4M ago1:23:11

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While it may not be considered a difficult film today, A Clockwork Orange has always been deemed a shocking affair thanks to Stanley Kubrick's display of deviancy and debauchery. Here, we take a look at the film and explore the themes of reform, incarceration, moral choice, and a whole lot more; and also, yes there's talk of all the phallic imagery…

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