Fantasia 2026 Preview: 10 Films for Lorehounds
As the 30th Fantasia International Film Festival kicks off, Elysia counts down the top 10 films from the program that are turning her head.
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‘Everything is Everything’ by Lauryn Hill and Hexaflex Variations
Is it true that what is meant to be will be? This week, the hosts nod their heads to Lauryn Hill’s 1998 anthem of empowerment “Everything is Everything.” Nichole explains how this song is a great representation of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy’s Hexaflex model and… that’s a lot of fancy words, y...
Sam Neill - In memoriam - Into the West
David, Lisa, and Bryan light a candle for Sam Neill, who passed away shortly after announcing he was cancer free following treatment for the blood cancer he was diagnosed with in 2022. In this shorter tribute episode, the trio traces Neill's journey from his Northern Irish birth through a childh...
The Vampire Lestat (IwtV S3): music deep dive & season superlatives
John and Elysia are joined by Mark from Nevermind the Music to revisit the music and characters of The Vampire Lestat (aka Interview with the Vampire S3) and hand out their Song Superlatives (00:40:47), create their own album playlists (01:14:26), and name some overall Season Superlatives (01:39:08)...
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Fantasia 2026 Preview: 10 Films for Lorehounds
As the 30th Fantasia International Film Festival kicks off, Elysia counts down the top 10 films from the program that are turning her head.
The Queen Awakens: Great Conversion Timeline
Cory lays out a timeline connecting the 1802 "Great Burning" to a modern-day "Great Conversion"