The Leech Podcast
The most visceral podcast. A show about movies that suck the life out of you, but also stick with you. They might also be good for you, like a leech.
Episodes
After reviewing their favorite elements of the humble leech (1:34), the guys select the season’s leechiest scene (5:24), head back to the leech beach (13:11), and choose the season’s leechiest character (20:54). They conclude by considering sources of hirudotherapy in Season 2 (32:44) before selecting the official leechiest film of the season (45:15).
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After considering the availability of leeches in Pittsburgh, PA (1:44), Aaron, Banks and Evan dive into The Perks of Being a Wallflower’s leechiest themes (10:49), scenes (20:43), and characters (29:59). To get some relief, the guys head to the shore for Leech on a Beach (40:26). They conclude by considering the film’s medicinal qualities (44:28) and giving an overall rating -- from 1 to 4 -- of the film’s leechiness (50:35).
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After considering leech journeys atop Japanese deer (1:32), Aaron, Banks and Evan dive into Lost in Translation’s leechiest themes (8:55), scenes (21:08), and characters (29:51). To get some relief, the guys head to the shore for Leech on a Beach (40:43). They conclude by considering the film’s medicinal qualities (43:32) and giving an overall rating -- from 1 to 4 -- of the film’s leechiness (52:38).
We’re always looking to expand ...
After considering leeches’ relationships with chimpanzees (1:34), Aaron, Banks and Evan dive into Nope’s leechiest themes (8:20), scenes (17:58), and characters (29:13). To get some relief, the guys head to the shore for Leech on a Beach (36:26). They conclude by considering the film’s medicinal qualities (40:16) and giving an overall rating -- from 1 to 4 -- of the film’s leechiness (52:24).
We’re always looking to expand our pond ...
After considering leech phenomena in Ireland (1:28), Aaron and Evan dive into Calvary’s leechiest themes (5:56), scenes (12:58), and characters (19:53). To get some relief, the guys head to the shore for Leech on a Beach (29:02). They conclude by considering the film’s medicinal qualities (34:20) and giving an overall rating -- from 1 to 4 -- of the film’s leechiness (45:15).
We’re always looking to expand our pond -- please reach ...
After hearing about Dr. Phillips’s journey into leech research (1:31), the guys learn more about her leech experiences in the field (8:52), life lessons gleaned from leeches (16:06), and her favorite leeches (22:50). From there, they turn toward the movies, learning about Dr. Phillips’s leechiest films (27:49) and sharing a bit about the pod’s origin story (37:06). They close with some “spoilers” from Dr. Phillips’s upcoming resear...
After a rather batty Leech Anatomy 101 segment (1:46), Aaron, Banks and Evan dive into The Batman’s leechiest themes (6:41), scenes (14:02), and characters (25:37). To get some relief, the guys head to the shore for Leech on a Beach (36:17). They conclude by considering the film’s medicinal qualities (39:54) and giving an overall rating -- from 1 to 4 -- of the film’s leechiness (51:43).
We’re always looking to expand our pond -- pl...
After a Leech Anatomy 101 PSA segment (2:07), Aaron, Banks and Evan dive into No Country for Old Men’s leechiest themes (7:46), scenes (12:09), and characters (22:46). To get some relief, the guys head to the shore for Leech on a Beach (30:13). They conclude by considering the film’s medicinal qualities (32:01 and giving an overall rating -- from 1 to 4 -- of the film’s leechiness (45:54).
We’re always looking to expand our pond -- ...
After considering leech migratory patterns (1:46), Aaron, Banks and Evan dive into Nomadland’s leechiest themes (6:20), scenes (13:48), and characters (24:48). To get some relief, the guys head to the shore for Leech on a Beach (35:29). They conclude by considering the film’s medicinal qualities (38:45) and giving an overall rating -- from 1 to 4 -- of the film’s leechiness (48:43).
We’re always looking to expand our pond -- please ...
After considering the geography of leeches (1:59), Aaron, Banks and Evan dive into Everything Everywhere All at Once’s leechiest themes (6:56), scenes (13:45), and characters (22:40). To get some relief, the guys head to the shore for Leech on a Beach (30:05). They conclude by considering the film’s medicinal qualities (36:15) and giving an overall rating -- from 1 to 4 -- of the film’s leechiness (45:04).
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After a rather nosy leech anatomy segment (1:59), Aaron, Banks and Evan dive into The Tree of Life’s leechiest themes (6:55), scenes (18:32), and characters (30:35). To get some relief, the guys head to the shore for Leech on a Beach (41:59). They conclude by considering the film’s medicinal qualities (46:23) and giving an overall rating -- from 1 to 4 -- of the film’s leechiness (1:00:37).
We’re always looking to expand our pond --...
After branching out into a new aspect of leech anatomy (1:45), Aaron, Banks and Evan dive into The Master’s leechiest themes (7:46), scenes (15:12), and characters (27:20). To get some relief, the guys head to the shore for Leech on a Beach (35:51). They conclude by considering the film’s medicinal qualities (39:45) and giving an overall rating -- from 1 to 4 -- of the film’s leechiness (54:00).
We’re always looking to expand our po...
After reviewing their favorite elements of the humble leech (1:59), the guys select the season’s leechiest scene (6:13), hand out some special awards (14:11), and choose the season’s leechiest character (20:40). They conclude by considering sources of hirudotherapy in Season 1 (30:57) before selecting the official leechiest film of Season 1 (41:19).
We’re always looking to expand our pond -- please reach out!
Series URL: www.theleech...
After a very personal Leech Anatomy 101 segment (2:01), Aaron, Banks and Evan dive into There Will Be Blood’s leechiest themes (6:42), scenes (14:59), and characters (27:00). To get some relief, the guys head to the shore for Leech on a Beach (34:52). They conclude by considering the film’s medicinal qualities (39:48) and giving an overall rating -- from 1 to 4 -- of the film’s leechiness (43:55).
We’re always looking to expand our ...
After hearing about Zeek’s journey into filmmaking (1:29), the guys learn more about the world of Prospect (7:51), Zeek’s influences (9:52), and Prospect’s production design (16:26). They dig into shooting one of Prospect’s most memorable scenes (23:01) before Zeek shares the backstory of the enigmatic ‘man in pink’ (a Leech-exclusive reveal!). Finally, they close the episode hearing about Zeek’s leechiest movies (40:06).
We’re alwa...
After considering the fate of leeches in outer space in Leech Anatomy 101 (1:57), Aaron, Banks and Evan dive into Propsect’s leechiest themes (8:35), scenes (15:12), and characters (25:57). Following a brief Leech on a Beech respite (35:34), they conclude by considering the film’s medicinal qualities (40:13) and giving an overall rating -- from 1 to 4 -- of the film’s leechiness (48:27).
We’re always looking to expand our pond -- pl...
Aaron, Banks and Evan dive into Zero Dark Thirty’s leechiest themes (5:12), scenes (14:30), and characters (24:55). They conclude by considering the film’s medicinal qualities (35:33) and giving an overall rating -- from 1 to 4 -- of the film’s leechiness (43:23).
We’re always looking to expand our pond -- please reach out!
Series URL: www.theleechpodcast.com
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After a mind-expanding Leech Anatomy 101 (2:30), Aaron, Banks and Evan dive into Midsommar’s leechiest themes (8:51), scenes (16:44), and characters (27:30). To get some relief, the guys head to the film’s sandy ancestral tree for their usual Leech on a Beach segment (37:08). They conclude by considering the film’s medicinal qualities (40:03) and giving an overall rating -- from 1 to 4 -- of the film’s leechiness (47:58).
We’re alwa...
After hearing about Cousin Max’s journey into Film Studies, the guys dive into Children of Men's leechiest themes (10:01), characters (25:55), and scenes (31:01). After a brief Leech on a Beach respite (43:04), they consider the film’s medicinal qualities (44:58) and give an overall rating -- from 1 to 4 -- of the film’s leechiness (52:02).
We’re always looking to expand our pond -- please reach out!
Series URL: www.theleechpodcast.c...
After a cold, geographic Leech Anatomy 101 segment (2:29), Aaron, Banks and Evan dive into Fargo's leechiest themes (13:46), scenes (21:24), and characters (32:19). To get some relief, the guys head into another frosty Leech on a Beach segment (38:10). They conclude by considering the film’s medicinal qualities (41:27) and giving an overall rating -- from 1 to 4 -- of the film’s leechiness (47:33).
We’re always looking to expand our...
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