The Flanacast
The Flanacast is a recap and analysis podcast dedicated to the work of Mike Flanagan. Join us for deep dives into the films and series created by Mr. Flanagan and his corps of amazing actors and filmmakers, as well as the source material that several of his works are based on. The Flanacast posts bi-weekly!
Episodes
On this week's episode of The Flanacast, Michelle and Dina are joining Freedom Jack and Poppy Corn on "The Road to Nowhere" as they make their way through the 90's nostalgia that is "The Midnight Club".
Join them as they recap this episode, giving context from the source material, as well as their elder millennial experience living through the 90s.
TW - Language, Terminal Illness, Violence, Suicidal Ideation
Music from #Uppbe...
On this episode of 'The Flanacast', Dina and Michelle are breaking down episode 7 of "The Midnight Club" - 'Anya'. This episode wrecks us every time.
They continue to contextualize the series through the lens of their experiences as 90s youth, and from the source material by Christopher Pike.
TW - Language, Terminal Illness, Violence, Suicidal Ideation
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/ak/gone
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On this episode of The Flanacast, Dina and Michelle are back with episode six as they make their way through The Midnight Club, 'Witch'. They continue to contextualize the series through the lens of their experiences as 90s youth, and from the source material by Christopher Pike.
TW: Violence (Serial murder), Terminal Illness
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/ak/gone
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On this episode of The Flanacast, Dina and Michelle continue their way through 'The Midnight Club' as they break down episode five, 'See You Later. They continue to contextualize the series through the lens of their experiences as 90s youth, and from the source material by Christopher Pike.
TW: Terminal Illness, Self Harm, Suicidal Ideation
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/ak/gone
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On this episode of The Flanacast, Dina and Michelle are breaking down episode four of The Midnight Club, 'Gimme a Kiss'. They continue to contextualize the series through the lens of their experiences as 90s youth, and from the source material by Christopher Pike.
TW: Terminal Illness, STDs, Homophobia
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/ak/gone
License code: XBKD3T4608IEVUGJ
On this episode of The Flanacast, Dina and Michelle are breaking down episode three of The Midnight Club, featuring the (start of) supernatural-tinged serial killer story 'The Wicked Heart'. They contextualize the series in terms of their elder millennial perspective on the 90s, as well as the Christopher Pike source material.
TW: Self harm, suicidal ideation, terminal illness, cults
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
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On this week's episode of The Flanacast, Michelle and Dina are breaking down episode 2 of The Midnight Club, featuring one of their favorite stories from Christopher Pike, The Two Danas. They chat about the episode in the context of their 90s upbringings, as well as the source material.
TW: Terminal Illness, Self-harm, Drug Addiction/Abuse
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/ak/gone
License code: XB...
On this episode of The Flanacast, Dina and Michelle jump into their coverage of The Midnight Club, based upon the works of Christopher Pike. Join them as they discuss the series in relationship to their 90's youth, and explore the source material's impact on the series as well.
TW: Terminal Illness
from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/ak/gone
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Dina and Michelle mark their triumphant return from hiatus by covering the Mike Flanagan produced film, "Shelby Oaks". Be forewarned, this is a full recap that includes SPOILERS for the film (and a brief spoiler for Immaculate at some point).
TW: Suicide, Miscarriage, SA
Kars for Kids Jingle: https://youtu.be/K8UV7SAhvG4?si=jClOIPPFbfDrPMC6
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Michelle and Dina will be on hiatus for a little while, but here's a quick run down of some announcements and housekeeping before they do!
Continue to check our Instagram account, @Flanacastpod while we are away for more news from the world of Mike Flanagan and other projects we are working on!
We'll return soon with another run of episodes breaking down Mike Flanagan's work, so stay tuned for that in a month or two!
We're at the end of Midnight Mass, and Dina and Michelle are breaking down all the chaos that is ensuing on Crockett Island. Join them as they share all the details of this limited series' epic conclusion; all the Flanalogues, themes, and relevance to today.
TW: Islamophobia, Suicide, Alcoholism
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/ak/gone
License code: XBKD3T4608IEVUGJ
On this week's episode of The Flanacast, Michelle and Dina are taking on the penultimate episode of Midnight Mass, Book 6: 'Acts of the Apostles'. Join them as they continue with their analysis of the limited series, including anecdotes from their Catholic upbringings, and the usual rabbit holes they fall into as they prepare to discuss an episode.
TW: Suicide, Islamophobia, Cremation and death care
Additional notes: The Mort...
Join Michelle and Dina (and of course a pop in by good Old Nosferatu) as they tackle one of the heaviest and surprising episodes of Midnight Mass, Book V: 'Gospel'. The episode includes all the hard hitting analysis, personal anecdotes from their Catholic upbringings, and quips to lighten the mood that you've come to expect from the pod.
TW: Suicide, Pregnancy Loss
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/...
On this week's episode of the Flanacast, Michelle and Dina are breaking down (emotionally and analytically) Book 4 of Midnight Mass, 'Lamentations'. There's a lot to unpack in this one - including some really important Flanalogues.
TW: alcoholism, pregnancy loss
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/ak/gone
License code: XBKD3T4608IEVUGJ
Michelle and Dina got to see an advanced screening of The Life of Chuck at their local Alamo Drafthouse, and then chatted a bit about their initial reactions to the movie. It's spoiler free, as this episode release corresponds with the limited release date, and we are still another week out from its wide release.
Go see The Life of Chuck as soon as you can!
On this week's episode of The Flanacast, Dina and Michelle are back on Crockett Island to break down episode 3 of Midnight Mass - "Proverbs". They're breaking down the many mysteries and miracles that have hit the community, and analyzing all the breadcrumbs that Flanagan leaves for a viewer to notice upon multiple viewings.
TW: alcoholism
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/ak/gone
License code: XBKD3...
On this week's episode of The Flanacast, Michelle and Dina are breaking down Book 2 of Midnight Mass - Psalms. Get on the Ferry to Crockett Island with them to hear about that opening oner, the power dynamics of the island and its small community, and much more.
TW: alcoholism
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/ak/gone
License code: XBKD3T4608IEVUGJ
Surprise, Flanafans! We're going Hollywood (by way of Rahway, New Jersey!). - You can join Dina and Michelle live and in person for their panel, "Horror as a Reflection of Grief: The Work of Mike Flanagan" on Saturday, May 17th at 3:30pm. In our first mini bonus episode, Dina and Michelle chat about how they are feeling about being panelists for the first time.
To get passes to the Fest, use the link below:
On this episode of The Flanacast, Michelle and Dina are finally recapping Hush, including the brand new, super exciting Shush cut from Shout! Studios!! All hail the miracle of Physical Media, and everything there is to love about special edition Blu ray releases!
Links to the articles mentioned in the Episode unpacking the depiction of deafness in Hush:
The Limping Chicken (Rebecca Anne Withey): "What I thought of the Netflix Mov...
On this episode of The Flanacast, Michelle and Dina are finally recapping Hush, including the brand new, super exciting Shush cut from Shout! Studios!! All hail the miracle of Physical Media, and everything there is to love about special edition Blu ray releases!
Links to the articles mentioned in the Episode unpacking the depiction of deafness in Hush:
The Limping Chicken (Rebecca Anne Withey): "What I thought of the Netflix Mov...
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