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June 30, 2023 54 mins

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 reach out!

Series URL: www.theleechpodcast.com

Public email contact: theleechpodcast@gmail.com

Social Media:

External Links:

  • AO Scott review [link]
  • Leech Anatomy 101 article [link]
  • Housekeeping [link]
  • TS Eliot, Four Quartets [link] & The Wasteland [link]
  • Shakespeare, Sonnet 18 [link]
  • Rainer Maria Rilke, Letters to a Young Poet [link]

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
  • Equipment help from Topher Thomas
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