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OH MY GOOOOOOOOOD! Special guest Randall Colburn joins the Psychoanalysis pod crew for a relaxing vacation in the quiet town of Nilbog with the so-bad-it’s-good masterpiece, Troll 2. What's the matter? Aren't you hungry? Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Music notes: "Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod "Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod "Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Bring me the pod. Bring me the pod. Psychoanalysis embarks on a new theme by analyzing Jennifer Kent’s terrifying metaphor for depression, The Babadook (2014). Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Music notes: "Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod "Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod "Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Jenn, Lara, and Mike look at differing responses to trauma with iconic final girl Laurie Strode. This episode from 2020’s Salem Horror Fest focuses on PTSD, its manifestations and treatments, and how it’s portrayed differently in: Halloween H20 (1998) and Halloween (2018). Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Music notes: "Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod "Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod "Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Hello? Hello? It’s for you. Join the Psychoanalysis podcast and special guest Joe Lipsett for holiday comfort horror with Bob Clark’s Black Christmas. The pod is coming from inside the house. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Music notes: "Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod "Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod "Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Our name is Pod and we’ve got a story to tell about the time we gave a questionable gift and ended up destroying the town! Dan Caffrey joins us for a Holiday Comfort Horror Episode on Gremlins! Just don’t listen after midnight. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Music notes: "Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod "Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod "Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield Logo artwork by Jess Snively

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Join us as we pop open some champagne, scoop our phones out of the fish tank, and conclude Killer Kids month with Chris Peckover’s Better Watch Out and a character who’s definitely on the naughty list. We dare you. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Music notes: "Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod "Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod "Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Need a ride? Jenn, Mike, and Lara pick up special guest Mel Kassel for a comfort horror road trip through discussions of gender, power, and finger fries with the 1986 road thriller, The Hitcher. Our mothers told us never to do this. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Music notes: "Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod "Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod "Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield Logo artwork by Jess Snively

We’ve been thinking … and … we need to talk. We’re kicking off December with our most taboo topic yet and tackling Lynne Ramsey’s heartbreaking psychological horror, We Need to Talk About Kevin. So join us at the dinner table for an in-depth conversation about Eva, Franklin, and, of course, Kevin. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Music notes: "Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod "Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod "Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield Logo artwork by Jess Snively

What’s your favorite scary movie? Join Jenn, Lara, Mike and special guest Ryan Larson as they head to Woodsboro to pop some popcorn, watch a video, and talk Comfort Horror with Wes Craven’s meta-slasher masterpiece, Scream. They’ll send you a copy. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Music notes: "Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod "Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod "Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Psychoanalysis requests the pleasure of your company for a night of mystery and magic. Join us for drinks, dinner, uncomfortable entertainment, and a lively discussion of Karyn Kusama’s The Invitation. We’ll provide the wine, you provide the trauma. Look for the house with the red lantern. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Music notes: "Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod "Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod "Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Theeeeey’re heeeere. Psychoanalysis is back with another comfort horror episode! Jenn, Mike, and Lara are joined by Elbee Bargeron from Grumpire.com to talk about the 1982 haunted house classic, Poltergeist! They moved the pod, BUT THEY NEVER MOVED THE BODIES!!! Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Music notes: "Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod "Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod "Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Examining Friday the 13th in the context of Grief. His name is Jason, and today is his birthday. Psychoanalysis unpacks the concept of grief and explores how the death of Jason Voorhees informs the events of the original Friday the 13th. play play play now now now Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Music notes: "Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod "Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod "Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield Logo artwork by Jess Snively

It’s almost Halloween and Psychoanalysis is ready for candy! Put on your costume and join us at the quarry for Michael Dougherty’s 2007 cult classic, Trick ‘r’ Treat! Just don’t blow out the jack-o’-lantern! Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Music notes: "Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod "Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod "Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Tired of Smarch Weather? Put down your cursed frogurt and join us for a late night fog walk through The Simpsons' Treehouse of Horror. We’re joined by special guest Justin Gerber of Halloweenies to rank our favorite segments, and if you don’t like our picks, we owe you a coke. Guarantee void in Tennessee. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Music notes: "Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod "Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod "Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Examining PTSD through the narrative arc of Sidney Prescott. Join Jenn, Lara, and Mike as we travel all the way from Woodsboro to LA with our favorite final girl. We’ll talk about her story through the first three Scream films and explore the ways PTSD  can affect our lives and relationships. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Music notes: "Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod "Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod "Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield Logo artwork by Jess Snively

T’is the season to get spooky and what better way to do it than with John Carpenter’s slasher classic, Halloween. Join Jenn, Lara, and Mike along with special guest Michael Roffman to talk about why we love returning to Haddonfield year after year and the enduring power of The Shape. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Music notes: "Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod "Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod "Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Examining The Descent in the context of PTSD. We’ve just descended into a deep, dark hole in the woods and it doesn’t look at all like the guidebook. Join hosts, Jenn, Lara, and Mike as we kick off October with a new monthly theme. We’ll discuss PTSD and how it’s represented in Neil Marshall’s 2005 cave horror, The Descent. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Music notes: "Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod "Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod "Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Examining Fright Night and The ‘Burbs in the context of paranoia. Something strange is happening in suburbia. We continue our two part series by discussing the way these 80s classics depict the alienating quality of the suburbs, the roles we play in our communities, and what happens when we step out of them. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Music notes: "Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod "Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod "Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Examining Sinister in the context of paranoia. We begin this two part series with Scott Derickson’s terrifying supernatural horror. From true crime and conspiracy theories to brain chemistry and cognition, we’ll discuss the many ways fear can take root inside the mind. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Music notes: "Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod "Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod "Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield Logo artwork by Jess Snively

Examining Leigh Whannell’s The Invisible Man (2020) in the context of toxic and abusive relationships. Continuing our two part series, this episode deals more with the abusive aspect of unhealthy relationships. From the lasting effects of intimate partner violence to ways to support survivors, we bring this oft-difficult albeit vital subject into the light. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Music notes: "Infinite Perspective" by Kevin MacLeod "Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod "Emotion Picture" by Bill Ironfield Logo artwork by Jess Snively