The Flanacast

Episode 8: "A Tray of Baked Ziti" (The Haunting of Hill House Ep 6 - 'Two Storms')

In this episode of The Flanacast, Dina and Michelle take on the biggest episode of "The Haunting of Hill House" yet!  They're breaking down the absolute masterpiece episode 'Two Storms'.  They dish on all the wild behind the scenes details that came together to pull of the immense feat of planning, technology and luck.
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Spoiler Alert: We will be discussing each episode in context of the entire series, so spoilers for episodes 1-10!
CW: Language. References to suicide, drug addiction and drug use, alcoholism, mental health
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Episode 7: "A Little Scream" (The Haunting of Hill House Ep 5 - 'The Bent Neck Lady')

In this episode of The Flanacast, Dina and Michelle continue their recap of Mike Flanagan's first series for Netflix: "The Haunting of Hill House".  In this episode, they discuss the brain chemistry altering 5th episode, 'The Bent Neck Lady'.  They break down connections to the source material, continue the hunt for Hidden Ghosties,  point out both obvious, and not so obvious cameos in the episode... and so much more!
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Spoiler Alert: We will be discussing each episode in context of the entire series, so spoilers for episodes 1-10!
CW: Language. References to suicide, drug addiction and drug use
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Episode 6: "A Large and In Charge Name Tag" (The Haunting of Hill House Ep 4: 'The Twin Thing')

In this episode of The Flanacast, Dina and Michelle make their way deeper into Mike Flanagan's first series for Netflix: "The Haunting of Hill House".  In this episode, they break down the 4th episode, 'The Twin Thing'.  They continue to share connections to the source material, pursue their ongoing hunt for Hidden Ghosties, and dish on even more behind the scenes intel from Mike's tumblr... all in addition to trying to find the humor as the content of the series gets more and more bleak...
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Spoiler Alert: We will be discussing each episode in context of the entire series, so spoilers for episodes 1-10!
CW: Language. References to suicide, drug addiction and drug use
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Episode 5: "Store Bought Pudding" (The Haunting of Hill House Ep 3 - Touch)

It's Theo Appreciation week here at The Flanacast!  Dina and Michelle continue their journey through Mike Flanagan's first series for Netflix: "The Haunting of Hill House".  In this episode, they break down the 3rd episode, 'Touch'.  Their analysis includes continued connections to the source material and its author, the ongoing hunt for Hidden Ghosties, more behind the scenes intel from Mike's tumblr and so much more!
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Spoiler Alert: We will be discussing each episode in context of the entire series, so spoilers for episodes 1-10!
CW: Language. References to suicide, drug addiction, child abuse, sexual assault
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Episode 4: You Can't Trademark a Theremin (The Haunting of Hill House, Ep 2 - 'Open Casket')

Dina and Michelle continue their journey through Mike Flanagan's first series for Netflix: "The Haunting of Hill House".  In this episode, they break down the 2nd episode, 'Open Casket', the Shirley-centric installment in the series.  The analysis includes continued connections to the source material and its author, the ongoing hunt for Hidden Ghosties, more behind the scenes intel from Mike's tumblr and so much more!
For more Mike Flanagan content and to follow along on what we will cover next, follow us on Instagram: @flanacastpod
Spoiler Alert: We will be discussing each episode in context of the entire series, so spoilers for episodes 1-10!
CW: Language. References to suicide, drug addiction, mortuary science, animal death
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Episode 3: Daddy or Bust (The Haunting of Hill House Ep 1 - Steven Sees a Ghost)

In this episode, Dina and Michelle begin their discussion of Mike Flanagan's first series for Netflix: "The Haunting of Hill House".  This instant classic is a "remix" of Shirley Jackson's novel of the same name.  Listen in as we break down the pilot episode, 'Steven Sees a Ghost', including references to the source material, track our hunt for Hidden Ghosties, and behind the scenes intel from Mike's tumblr and so much more!
For more Mike Flanagan content and to follow along on what we will cover next, follow us on Instagram: @flanacastpod
Spoiler Alert: We will be discussing each episode in context of the entire series, so spoilers for episodes 1-10!
CW: Language. References to suicide, drug addiction
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Episode 2: Ouija: Origin of Evil (or, Platonic Lobster)

In our second episode of The Flanacast, we cover 'Ouija: Origin of Evil', which Mike Flanagan co-wrote and directed for Blumhouse and Universal.  It's a rare achievement in horror to create a sequel that far surpasses the original but you know if anyone can do that, its Mike Flanagan.
We recap the movie (including insights from the deleted scenes and director's commentary track), and give you all the unhinged commentary you didn't know you needed.
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CWs: the usual crass language we love to use, one mention of a character hanging
 
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Episode 1: Gerald's Game (or, Our Salami is Showing)

In our first official episode of The Flanacast, we cover 'Gerald's Game', which Mike Flanagan produced for Netflix based on the Stephen King novel of the same name. We recap the movie and dish on all the ways in which the film diverges from, and sometimes enhances, the source material.
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CWs: This episode discusses sexual assault, child abuse, misogyny, animal cruelty, and ableism; all themes  that are depicted in the film and book we are discussing.
 
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The Flanacast Episode 0: "With Apologies to Mike Flanagan"

Welcome to The Flanacast!
In Episode 0, hosts Dina Grilli and Michelle Maccarone introduce themselves and the pod by sharing about themselves, their meet-cute story, and what horror - especially the work of Mike Flanagan - means to them. 
Like and Subscribe for future episodes where we will jump into Mike Flanagan's significant body of work.
 
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The Flanacast Teaser!

In this teaser, hosts Dina and Michelle ponder calling themselves "Flanafans", and perhaps their life choices in general.
Coming soon to your earbuds - The Flanacast, co-hosted by Dina Grilli and Michelle Maccarone.  The self proclaimed Flanafans will host bi-weekly episodes breaking down the films and tv projects of acclaimed Horror writer/director Mike Flanagan.
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