Episode 3: Pan's Leeches

After discussing leech-themed cocktails (1:30) and another round of Leech Anatomy 101 (4:07), Aaron, Banks and Evan dive into Pan's Labyrinth’s leechiest themes (11:28), scenes (22:00), and characters (28:10). To get some relief, the guys head into their first Leech on a Beach segment (35:17). They conclude by considering the film’s medicinal qualities (38:49) and giving an overall rating -- from 1 to 4 -- of the film’s leechiness (44:10).

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Series URL: www.theleechpodcast.com

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Social Media:

• @leechpodcast on Twitter
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External Links:

• "Leeches" Cocktail: https://www.ayearofcocktails.com/2012/05/leeches.html

Credits:

• Hosted by Evan Cate, Banks Clark, and Aaron Jones
• Editing by Evan Cate
• Graphic design by Banks Clark
• Original music by Justin Klump of Podcast Sound and Music
• Production help by Lisa Gray of Sound Mind Productions
• Equipment help from Topher Thomas

Transcript:

Evan 00:05

Hello everyone, welcome back to the Leech Podcast, the most visceral podcast. I'm your host, Evan Cate. And I'm joined by two leechy gentlemen, Aaron Jones and BanksClark.

00:16

Hey guys. 

00:18

How's it going?

Evan 00:21

The Leech Podcast has a show about movies that suck the life out of you. They also stick with you. They may even be good for you. Like a leech. If you're wondering what this means, think of a movie that you saw that you knew was amazing. And it also took so much out of you that you thought I don't think I can watch this movie ever again. And somehow, some way. Later on, you watch the movie again. And it is the best thing you've ever seen. That is a leech movie. Some of our listeners are wondering, how did y'all discover leech movies? Well, the three of us discovered our shared love of leech films. When we used to teach together at a school. We found quickly that the three of us are bleeding hearts, who love films. And we all know that blood attracts leeches. So we used to teach together, but now we leech together.

Banks 01:27

That's a good one.

Evan 01:29

Thank you. Thank you, I wrote that myself. We would love for others to join us in this leechy endeavor. So if you're interested in talking to us sharing ideas, please hit us up @LeechPodcast on Twitter, and theLeechPodcast on Instagram. We've already heard from some listeners who got some great ideas. Last week we asked about leech cocktails, what would be great drinks that have a leech theme and very grateful for the listeners who shared a cocktail called leeches. Here's the recipe guys. I'd love to get your feedback on what you think about this cocktail. So the recipe for leeches: 

-three shots lemonade

-half shot vodka

-half shot peach schnapps

-a quarter shot of Canadian whiskey. Preferably black velvet

Okay, guys, what do you think?

Banks 02:20

A bit sweet for my taste. I don't know. Do I do leeches like high blood sugar? That's my question.

Aaron 02:28

Hey, I was thinking the appropriate lee ch cocktail might be a little stankier--like a little bit like a bleeding armpit.

Banks 02:44

How does one make a bleeding armpit, Aaron?

Aaron 02:42

I'm waiting for the listeners to figure it out.

Evan 02:45

It's quite the challenge that Aaron has posed to our listeners. And I do think that that was a worthy effort, but we w