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!
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 May 07, 2026
Episode 45: "In Flanagan We Trust" (Midnight Club Season 2 - 'What Could Have Been')
Thursday May 07, 2026
Thursday May 07, 2026
On this episode of The Flanacast, Michelle and Dina are headed to Mike Flanagan's Tumblr as they say goodbye to the Midnight Club by recapping his post outlining what the plan was for its second unproduced season.
Join us as we pour one out for the club, and celebrate a show that was gone long before its prime.
TW: Language, Terminal Illness
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/ak/gone
License code: XBKD3T4608IEVUGJ
Thursday Apr 23, 2026
Episode 44: "In-Person Microfiche" (Midnight Club Ep 10: 'Midnight')
Thursday Apr 23, 2026
Thursday Apr 23, 2026
On this episode of The Flanacast, Michelle and Dina are breaking down the final episode of Mike Flanagan's 'The Midnight Club', contextualizing the episode based on the works of Christopher Pike, and their experiences as elder millennials with bizarre memories of the 90s.
TW: Language, Terminal Illness
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/ak/gone
License code: XBKD3T4608IEVUGJ
Thursday Apr 09, 2026
Episode 43: "What's in the Cup?" (Midnight Club Ep 9 - 'The Eternal Enemy')
Thursday Apr 09, 2026
Thursday Apr 09, 2026
This week on The Flanacast, Dina and Michelle are sitting down to talk about the penultimate episode of 'The Midnight Club', "The Eternal Enemy". 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, Homophobia
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/ak/gone
License code: XBKD3T4608IEVUGJ
Thursday Mar 26, 2026
Episode 42: "Free Little Bile Library" (Midnight Club Ep 8 - 'Road to Nowhere')
Thursday Mar 26, 2026
Thursday Mar 26, 2026
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 #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/ak/gone
License code: XBKD3T4608IEVUGJ
Thursday Mar 12, 2026
Episode 41: "Everything's Coming Up Anya" (Midnight Club Ep 7 - 'Anya')
Thursday Mar 12, 2026
Thursday Mar 12, 2026
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
License code: XBKD3T4608IEVUGJ
Thursday Feb 26, 2026
Episode 40: "Copious Chanting" (Midnight Club Ep 6 - 'Witch')
Thursday Feb 26, 2026
Thursday Feb 26, 2026
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
License code: XBKD3T4608IEVUGJ
Thursday Feb 12, 2026
Episode 39: "Stranger Danger" (Midnight Club Ep 5 - 'See You Later')
Thursday Feb 12, 2026
Thursday Feb 12, 2026
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
License code: XBKD3T4608IEVUGJ
Thursday Jan 29, 2026
Episode 38: "High School Noir" (Midnight Club Ep 4: 'Gimme a Kiss')
Thursday Jan 29, 2026
Thursday Jan 29, 2026
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
Thursday Jan 15, 2026
Episode 37: "The Best Towel" (Midnight Club Ep 3 - 'The Wicked Heart')
Thursday Jan 15, 2026
Thursday Jan 15, 2026
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!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/ak/gone
License code: XBKD3T4608IEVUGJ
Thursday Jan 01, 2026
Episode 36: "She Doesn't Go Here" (Midnight Club Ep 2: 'The Two Danas')
Thursday Jan 01, 2026
Thursday Jan 01, 2026
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: XBKD3T4608IEVUGJ

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







