Best Valeska Podcasts (2024)

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The Girls on The Boys: S03 Recap feat. Justin Gerber 1:38:04

2h ago1:38:04

1:38:04

Before flying off with their Season Four coverage, Jenn, Rachel and special guest Justin Gerber reminisce about the weird, wild, and wonderful moments of season three. Stay tuned for some bold predictions about what’s in store for our fearless Spice Girls and Bad Boys in the upcoming season! Wanna keep up with the show? @girlsontheboys > Jenn: @jen…

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White Ladies in Crisis: The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window Part 1 29:13

2d ago29:13

29:13

Jenn, Gena and Joe return to discuss the first four episodes of Kristen Bell's half serious, half parody Netflix series, The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window. Up for discussion: Bell as MVP, the show's best joke(s), messy women, comparisons to Police Academy and The Naked Gun and whether this would have been better s…

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Sexy & Surreal: Episode 23 - The Straight Story (1999) 47:42

7d ago47:42

47:42

Terry and Joe close out the David Lynch side of S03 with a very unorthodox text: 1999's The Straight Story. Or maybe it just seems odd. On closer inspection, though, there are clear Lynchian elements; they're just lurking under the surface! Plus: an Oscar-nominated performance by Richard Farnsworth, hitting deer on the highway, and an out of contro…

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Bodies of Horror: Episode 73 - The Orphanage (2007) 37:13

9d ago37:13

37:13

We’re getting into some foreign horror for this episode and heading The Orphanage, the 2007 film directed by J.A. Bayona. We have disabled characters, some light touching of tropes of that we (thankfully) move away from and gut-punch of an ending. Want to share your thoughts on The Orphanage or suggest a film to cover? Reach out to Nichole on @Bodi…

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The Girls on The Boys: Gen V Part 2 feat. Joe Lipsett 1:47:29

14d ago1:47:29

1:47:29

As the semester winds down, Jenn and Rachel join returning champion Joe Lipsett to cram for finals on puppet sex, popping heads, shocking cameos, and Chekhov’s supe virus with the second half of Gen V S01. Wanna keep up with the show? @girlsontheboys > Jenn: @jennferatu - @LosersClubPod, @theladykpod, @SfAntagonist > Rachel: @VinylGrrrl - @Hallowee…

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Such Sights To Show: Episode 26 - Clive Barker's Nightbreed Vol. 1-3 42:38

16d ago42:38

42:38

Bryan and Joe reach the end of the Nightbreed road with Clive Barker's Nightbreed Volumes 1-3, a comic series by writer Marc Andreyko with art by Piotr Kowalski, Emmanuel Xerx Javier and Devmalya Pramanik. Up for discussion: the pros and cons of standalone stories, a punishing backstory for Boone (C/W: everything), canonical debates about Ashberry:…

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Sexy & Surreal: Episode 22 - Crash (1996) 1:01:31

21d ago1:01:31

1:01:31

It's finally time: we've reached Joe's favourite Cronenberg film, 1996's Crash. Expect lots of gushing from Joe, but what does first time viewer Terry think of the controversial film adaptation of J.G. Ballard's novel? Plus: is this sexy, clinical or both? Why is Elias Koteas so hot? Is the gay sex adequate? And where is Holly Hunter? Wanna connect…

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Bodies of Horror: Episode 72 - Crimes of the Future (2022) feat. Gena Radcliffe 1:53:23

23d ago1:53:23

1:53:23

After a brief venture into crime thrillers, David Cronenberg made a return to the body horror subgenre with 2022’s Crimes of the Future. He brought along his current go-to actor, Viggo Mortensen, to tell the story of an aging performance artist whose partner…uses an eXistenZ style device to cut out the extra organs he grows regularly. As one does o…

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The Girls on The Boys: Gen V Part 1 feat. Joe Lipsett 1:36:14

28d ago1:36:14

1:36:14

School is in session and the Girls are going to college! Join Jenn, Rachel, and Guest Professor Joe Lipsett (@bstolemyremote) to chat about devastating deaths, surprising strengths, horny hookups, and muppet mayhem as they get to know a new class of supes in the first four episodes of Gen V. Wanna keep up with the show? @girlsontheboys > Jenn: @jen…

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White Ladies in Crisis: The Girl On The Train (2016) 56:50

1M ago56:50

56:50

Our journey into the realm of hot, messy women embroiled in murder mysteries continues with Tate Taylor's adaptation of Paula Hawkins' The Girl On The Train. Much like The Woman in the Window, the film stars an A-list actress (here it's Emily Blunt) doing great work in a lukewarm thriller. Plus: female archetypes, too complicated plotting, our desi…

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Sexy & Surreal: Episode 21 - Lost Highway (1997) 57:14

1M ago57:14

57:14

Terry and Joe finally hit one of former's most anticipated titles on the pod: David Lynch's surreal 1997 masterpiece, Lost Highway. This mind fuck of a film noir has true crime connections in Robert Blake, dual roles for Patricia Arquette, but makes the mistake of subbing out Bill Pullman for Balthazar Getty? Oof! Plus: impossible Hollywood houses,…

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Such Sights To Show: Episode 25 - Clive Barker's Nightbreed Archive 47:11

1M ago47:11

47:11

Bryan and Joe return for the first of two episodes on Nightbreed comics. The first is a 400 page comic omnibus principally written by D.G. Chichester, including an adaptation of the Director's Cut of the film, the X-Men-esque "Blasphemers" arc, and (unbeknownst to us) a Nightbreed/Hellraiser cross-over! Plus: a rotating roster of artists, our favor…

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The Girls on The Boys: Superman 3 (1983) feat. Mackenzie Geber 2:13:07

1M ago2:13:07

2:13:07

Jenn and Rachel cap off Season 3 with another trip to Metropolis. Returning champion McKenzie Gerber (@mckenziejames25) flies in to chat about high school reunions, gigantic diamonds, and robot monsters in Superman 3 (1983). Wanna keep up with the show? @girlsontheboys > Jenn: @jennferatu - @LosersClubPod, @theladykpod, @SfAntagonist > Rachel: @Vin…

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Bodies of Horror: Episode 71 - Night Swim (2024) 54:13

2M ago54:13

54:13

Disabled folks who have by default a non-existent to low quality of life? Check. Disabled characters being a burden to loved ones? Check. Magical cures? Check. 2024’s Night Swim is a layer cake of the disability tropes we know and love, so Nichole channels her simmering rage to give a refresher on some of them (since we circle them frequently here …

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Sexy & Surreal: Episode 20 - M. Butterfly (1993) 40:28

2M ago40:28

40:28

Terry and Joe tackle another challenging Cronenberg title with the adaptation of David Henry Hwang's M. Butterfly (1993). Is this the straightest queer film ever? Although Jeremy Irons and John Lone are both doing great work, the film's reticence to engage with its gender, queer, and even political themes frustrates us to no end. By playing this re…

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White Ladies in Crisis: The Woman In The Window (2021) 47:43

2M ago47:43

47:43

The White Ladies in Crisis crew get back to basics with the first of three episodes dedicated to hot, alcoholic, messy, voyeuristic women embroiled in murder mysteries. Entry 1 is Joe Wright's long delayed adaptation of The Woman in the Window, which finds Amy Adams in unflattering pyjamas and the largest NY apartment we've ever seen, spying on Jul…

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The Girls on The Boys: S03E08 "The Instant White-Hot Wild" 1:54:53

2M ago1:54:53

1:54:53

Jenn and Rachel catch up to the present timeline with an emotional episode on the season three finale of The Boys. They chat shocking team ups, political intrigue, and family dynamics while saying goodbye to a few beloved characters. Wanna keep up with the show? @girlsontheboys > Jenn: @jennferatu - @LosersClubPod, @theladykpod, @SfAntagonist > Rac…

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Bodies of Horror: Episode 70 - Se7en (1995) w/ Hannah Oglivie 2:20:26

2M ago2:20:26

2:20:26

Disability representation in media doesn’t exist in a vacuum because disability is something that can impact anyone at anytime – meaning it is so important to touch on the intersectional points of representation. Nichole is joined in a discussion of the landmark, but complicated, film Se7en by Hannah Oglivie, host of Fats on Film, a podcast that di…

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Slight Reliability Episode 85 - Feeling SaaSsy 11:08

2M ago11:08

11:08

This week I talk about the impact of SaaS-first technology strategies on the work of an SRE. I pose questions about observability, ownership, on-call, and how much control we have over reliability. You can find the Bleeding Tech blog on Medium: https://medium.com/@stownshend You can find Stephen at: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephentown…

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Sexy & Surreal: Episode 19 - Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me (1992) 51:54

2M ago51:54

51:54

Joe and Terry return to Twin Peaks to discuss David Lynch's sensational (and incredibly upsetting) prequel film, Fire Walk With Me (1992). C/W: Sexual Assault How does Terry fare with the cacophony of new characters? How do we feel about the recast actors? And how freaking great is Sheryl Lee in a film that makes the actress go there? Wanna connect…

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Such Sights To Show: Episode 24 - Book of Blood (2009) 33:35

2M ago33:35

33:35

Joe and Bryan return to the world of Books of Blood to discuss director John Harrison's 2009 UK adaptation, Book of Blood. C/W: brief sexual assault. It's nearly the same narrative as the 2020 Hulu Books of Blood, only this one has grime and sexuality. It feels properly Clive Barker-y! Plus: Lord of the Rings ghosts, not enough Doug Bradley, handjo…

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The Girls on The Boys: S03E07 - "Here Comes a Candle to Light You to Bed" 1:36:27

2M ago1:36:27

1:36:27

Jenn and Rachel join a bunch of cartoon friends for an emotional episode on traumatic memories, too-long titles, harrowing imprisonment, and shocking revelations. Homelander, I am your father. Connect with your co-hosts: @girlsontheboys > Jenn: @jennferatu - @LosersClubPod, @theladykpod, @SfAntagonist > Rachel: @VinylGrrrl - @HalloweeniesPod, @Lose…

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Bodies of Horror: Episode 69 - Immaculate, The First Omen, and Bodily Autonomy 1:03:44

2M ago1:03:44

1:03:44

For this episode, Nichole is covering two films just released in theatres – Immaculate and The First Omen (2024). As a fan of religious horror, I was very excited to see both but was very surprised to find myself thinking about these films well after viewing and what they had to say about bodily autonomy (both in regards to reproductive health and …

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Sexy & Surreal: Episode 18 - Naked Lunch (1991) 47:25

3M ago47:25

47:25

Terry and Joe return to talk about Cronenberg's queerest film yet: the 1991 adaptation of Naked Lunch. This one is tough, particularly if you're less familiar with the life and work of William S. Burroughs. Visually it's very surreal and fantastical (the typewriters!), but narratively it doesn't come together in a satisfying way. Plus: the amazing …

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Such Sights to Show: Episode 23 - Books of Blood (2020) 38:08

3M ago38:08

38:08

After wrapping up Clive Barker's Books of Blood, Bryan and Joe dig into Brannon Braga's Trick r'Treat-style anthology, Books of Blood (2020). It's...fine. Too polished, strange story choices and Bryan is *not* a fan of how much the film hangs on the character of Jenna (Britt Robertson). Plus: Barker's involvement, speculation about how this went fr…

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The Girls on The Boys: S03E06 "Herogasm" feat. McKenzie Gerber 2:01:44

3M ago2:01:44

2:01:44

Sign your NDAs and BYOD for our biggest, most explosive episode yet. Platonic third McKenzie Gerber (@mckenziejames25) joins Jenn and Rachel to talk parallel powers, upgraded supes, and the jaw-dropping fight scene that concludes Herogasm. No octopi were harmed in the making of this episode. Connect with your co-hosts: @girlsontheboys > Jenn: @jenn…

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The Girls on The Boys: S03 Recap feat. Justin Gerber 1:38:04

1
White Ladies in Crisis: The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window Part 1 29:13

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Sexy & Surreal: Episode 23 - The Straight Story (1999) 47:42

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Bodies of Horror: Episode 73 - The Orphanage (2007) 37:13

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The Girls on The Boys: Gen V Part 2 feat. Joe Lipsett 1:47:29

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Such Sights To Show: Episode 26 - Clive Barker's Nightbreed Vol. 1-3 42:38

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Sexy & Surreal: Episode 22 - Crash (1996) 1:01:31

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Bodies of Horror: Episode 72 - Crimes of the Future (2022) feat. Gena Radcliffe 1:53:23

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The Girls on The Boys: Gen V Part 1 feat. Joe Lipsett 1:36:14

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White Ladies in Crisis: The Girl On The Train (2016) 56:50

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Sexy & Surreal: Episode 21 - Lost Highway (1997) 57:14

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Such Sights To Show: Episode 25 - Clive Barker's Nightbreed Archive 47:11

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The Girls on The Boys: Superman 3 (1983) feat. Mackenzie Geber 2:13:07

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Bodies of Horror: Episode 71 - Night Swim (2024) 54:13

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Sexy & Surreal: Episode 20 - M. Butterfly (1993) 40:28

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White Ladies in Crisis: The Woman In The Window (2021) 47:43

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The Girls on The Boys: S03E08 "The Instant White-Hot Wild" 1:54:53

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Bodies of Horror: Episode 70 - Se7en (1995) w/ Hannah Oglivie 2:20:26

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Slight Reliability Episode 85 - Feeling SaaSsy 11:08

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Sexy & Surreal: Episode 19 - Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me (1992) 51:54

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Such Sights To Show: Episode 24 - Book of Blood (2009) 33:35

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The Girls on The Boys: S03E07 - "Here Comes a Candle to Light You to Bed" 1:36:27

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Bodies of Horror: Episode 69 - Immaculate, The First Omen, and Bodily Autonomy 1:03:44

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Sexy & Surreal: Episode 18 - Naked Lunch (1991) 47:25

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Such Sights to Show: Episode 23 - Books of Blood (2020) 38:08

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The Girls on The Boys: S03E06 "Herogasm" feat. McKenzie Gerber 2:01:44

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