The Flanacast

Episode 37: "The Best Towel" (Midnight Club Ep 3 - 'The Wicked Heart')

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
 
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Episode 36: "She Doesn't Go Here" (Midnight Club Ep 2: 'The Two Danas')

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
 
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Episode 35: "An Excellent CD Case" (Midnight Club Ep 1: 'The Final Chapter')

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
 
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Episode 34: "The Glorious Days of Myspace" ('Shelby Oaks')

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
 
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Bonus Episode: Out of Office Message

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!

Episode 33: "The Bev-a-Thon" (Midnight Mass, Book VII: 'Revelation')

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
 
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Episode 32: "How Organs Work" (Midnight Mass Book 6: 'Acts of the Apostles')

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 Mortician Influencer Dina cannot recall during recording is LaurentheMortician
 
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Episode 31: "WTF, I'm Undead" (Midnight Mass Book V: 'Gospel')

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
 
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Episode 30: "The Olympics of Sadness" (Midnight Mass Book 4 - 'Lamentations')

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
 
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Bonus Episode 2: The Life of Chuck Reaction (Spoiler Free!)

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!