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
Thursday Mar 20, 2025
Episode 24: "I Need Six Eggs Energy" (Doctor Sleep, part 1)
Thursday Mar 20, 2025
Thursday Mar 20, 2025
On this episode of The Flanacast, Michelle and Dina recap the first half of the epic three hour Director's Cut of Doctor Sleep... including (official unofficial) Commentary from Mike Flanagan on the piece! Join us as we head back to the Overlook by way of Frazier, NH.
TW: alcoholism, family trauma, child abuse, child death, drug use, suicide
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Thursday Mar 06, 2025
Thursday Mar 06, 2025
In this episode, Michelle and Dina digress from their Mike Flanagan recaps to dive into The Shining. They analyze the source material, the symbolism and complexities of the changes Kubrick made to the novel, and of course the bitter feud between author and director; all of which providing pretty crucial context to set the scene for 'Doctor Sleep'.
Read the article by Juli Kearns analyzing Wendy Torrance and Misogyny here: https://idyllopuspress.com/idyllopus/film/sh_secret_horror.htm
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Thursday Jan 16, 2025
Episode 22: "Boop or Be Booped" (Final Thoughts on 'The Fall of the House of Usher')
Thursday Jan 16, 2025
Thursday Jan 16, 2025
On this week’s episode of The Flanacast, we are taking a last look at “The Fall of the House of Usher”. In our analysis, we share the gory details about the Poe references we missed, break down the ingenious design motifs that wove their way throughout the series, debate fan theories and more!
Spoiler Alert: All Episodes of The Fall of the House of Usher
CW: Language, brief mention of suicide
Note: This episode was recorded before our coverage of Gerald's Game (Episode 1), and also before another conversation which included quotes from Mike Flanagan's Tumblr regarding the treatment of cats in several projects.
Gamerant Interview with Laurin E Kelsey: https://gamerant.com/fall-of-the-house-of-usher-laurin-kelsey-interview/
Azure interview with Laurin E Kelsey: https://www.azuremagazine.com/article/the-fall-of-the-house-of-usher-set-design/
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Thursday Jan 02, 2025
Episode 21: "Blurry Popes" (The Fall of the House of Usher Ep 8 - 'The Raven')
Thursday Jan 02, 2025
Thursday Jan 02, 2025
On this week’s episode of The Flanacast, we are breaking down ‘The Raven’, the final episode of “The Fall of the House of Usher”. In our analysis, we dig deep into the text connections to many of Poe’s gothic tales, and of course the easter eggs left by Mike Flanagan and crew. All in real time, as we recorded this back when we were first watching this series!
Spoiler Alert: All Episodes of The Fall of the House of Usher
CW: Language, Drug Use/Addiction, Suicide
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Thursday Dec 19, 2024
Thursday Dec 19, 2024
On this week’s episode of The Flanacast, Michelle and Dina cover episode 7 of “The Fall of the House of Usher”, entitled ‘The Pit and the Pendulum’.. In our analysis, we dig deep into the text connections to many of Poe’s gothic tales, and of course the easter eggs left by Mike Flanagan and crew. All in real time, as we recorded this back when we were first watching this series!
Spoiler Alert: Episodes 1-7 of The Fall of the House of Usher
CW: Language, Drug Use/Addiction, Suicide, Intimate Partner abuse
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Thursday Dec 05, 2024
Episode 19: "Bad Day for Interns" (The Fall of the House of Usher Ep 6 - 'Goldbug')
Thursday Dec 05, 2024
Thursday Dec 05, 2024
On this week’s episode of The Flanacast, Michelle and Dina cover episode 6 of “The Fall of the House of Usher”, entitled ‘Goldbug’ (but actually based on the story ‘William Wilson”!). In our analysis, we dig deep into the text connections to many of Poe’s gothic tales, and of course the easter eggs left by Mike Flanagan and crew. All in real time, as we recorded this back when we were first watching this series!
Spoiler Alert: Episodes 1-6 of The Fall of the House of Usher
CW: Language, Drug Use/Addiction, Suicide
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Thursday Nov 21, 2024
Thursday Nov 21, 2024
On this week’s episode of The Flanacast, Michelle and Dina cover the gateway for most elder millennials into the world of Edgar Allan Poe by way of a scholastic book fair: The Tell Tale Heart. In our analysis, we dig deep into the text connections to many of Poe’s gothic tales, and of course the easter eggs left by Mike Flanagan and crew. All in real time, as we recorded this back when we were first watching this series!
Spoiler Alert: Episodes 1-5 of The Fall of the House of Usher
CW: Language, Drug Use/Addiction, Suicide, animal cruelty, medical procedures
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Thursday Nov 07, 2024
Thursday Nov 07, 2024
On this week’s episode of The Flanacast, Michelle and Dina cover a gruesome but well known classic in Poe’s canon, ‘The Black Cat’. In our analysis, we dig deep into the text connections to many of Poe’s gothic tales, and of course the easter eggs left by Mike Flanagan and crew. All in real time, as we recorded this back when we were first watching this series!
Spoiler Alert: Episodes 1-4 of The Fall of the House of Usher
CW: Language, Drug Use/Addiction, Suicide, animal cruelty
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Thursday Oct 24, 2024
Thursday Oct 24, 2024
On this week’s episode of The Flanacast, we're diving into the mysterious Poe tale, Murders in the Rue Morgue, as we examine the crime scene left at Club Prospero, and say their goodbyes to Camille, a character gone too soon. In our analysis, we dig deep into the text connections to many of Poe’s gothic tales, and of course the easter eggs left by Mike Flanagan and crew. All in real time, as we recorded this back when we were first watching this series!
Spoiler Alert: Episodes 1-3 of The Fall of the House of Usher
CW: Language, Drug Use/Addiction, Suicide, animal cruelty
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Thursday Oct 10, 2024
Thursday Oct 10, 2024
On this week’s episode of The Flanacast, Michelle and Dina cover a heavy hitter in Poe’s repertoire: The Masque of the Red Death. In our analysis, we dig deep into the text connections to many of Poe’s gothic tales, and of course the easter eggs left by Mike Flanagan and crew. All in real time, as we recorded this back when we were first watching this series!
Spoiler Alert: Episodes 1-2 of The Fall of the House of Usher
CW: Language, Drug Use/Addiction, Suicide
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Dina Grilli, Co-Host
Dina is a teacher, actor, cosplayer, life long Horror afficionado, and self-proclaimed "Flanafan". She has parlayed her interest in reviewing horror films by screaming into the ether on Instagram into podcasting with her dear friend, Michelle. You can follow her on Instagram @bear.reviews.horror

Michelle Maccarone, Co-Host
Michelle is a New York City based self described “Professional Broad.” With a love of performers and personalities of the 20th century, Michelle’s aesthetic can be described as “eclectic vintage kitch.” Michelle currently lives in Harlem with her partner LaRena, and dog, Margot. She is an actor, cabaret performer, podcaster, and the Managing Editor for The Vintage Woman Magazine. She is also a lover of all things Horror and the Occult.
www.vintageoldbiddy.com
Instagram @vintageoldbiddy