Podcasts by Its Symbolic

Episode 43- Blackadder (1983-1989) from 2019-06-01T13:00

It's been entirely too long since we've been able to regale you with a tale of any true consequence. But don't worry- we have a cunning plan to tell you all about one of the United Kingd...

Episode 42- Henry Darger (1908-1971) from 2019-05-04T13:00

Deep in the heart of the Windy City, one of the most surprisingly prolific authors and illustrators of all time amassed his work in secret. It may not be the best way to get established ...

Episode 41- Reefer Madness (1936) from 2019-04-20T13:00

Listeners, it has recently come to our attention that some of you may have recently been partaking in certain substances that have been tied to nothing more than violence, corruption, an...

Episode 40- Con Air (1997) from 2019-04-13T13:00

Buckle up, prepare for takeoff, and please no smoking, because we've got a collection of It's Symbolic favorites in the manliest work we've ever covered. We've got the only weapons on bo...

Episode 39- Police Squad! (1982) from 2019-04-06T13:00

Tonight's episode: The Wrong Title. Our name is It's Symbolic, a special detail of the podcasting world. We were across town when we learned we were supposed to be recording the 1982 pa...

Episode 38- Polybius (1981) from 2019-04-01T13:00

Warning: prolonged exposure to Polybius can cause headaches, blurry vision, loss of memory, insomnia, small fires, night terrors, and questioning the validity of one's perception of real...

Episode 37- Frog Fractions (2012) from 2019-03-23T13:00

Settle down class- we're covering some important material today. We all need to brush up on our math skills from time to time, and our amphibious instructor has presented us with the bes...

Episode 36- The Evil Dead (1981) from 2019-03-16T13:00

 Why have you disturbed our sleep? This week, we're rising from the grave to bring you the details about the little independent that could, with the genesis of one of our favorite franch...

Episode 35- Sally Cruikshank (1971-) from 2019-03-09T12:00

There's a hex on our podcast, one that's caused our lives to become very surreal and full of weird animal people. We keep falling down these time holes. If you listen to the episode, may...

Episode 34- Panic! (1993) from 2019-03-02T12:00

So, you pressed the button, and it brought you here. The last button led to an explosion, the button before that caused you to have a vision of an angel, the button before that made gree...

Episode 33- 12 oz. mouse (2005-2006, 2018) from 2019-02-16T12:00

Yeah, so we've got a job for you. Put down the beer and listen. We know you've got no idea what's going on, and we're going to do our best to help. In a way. You see, we don't know every...

Episode 32- There She Is!! (2003-2008) from 2019-02-09T12:00

It's nearing Valentines' Day, and what could be more romantic than Flash animation, other than just about anything? That said, we've got a nice little treat for you that manages to beat ...

Episode 31- Jim Sullivan (1969-1975) from 2019-02-02T12:00

The music industry is a tricky thing. Sometimes you make it, sometimes you don't, sometimes you end up with a reputation that has unfortunately little to do with your creative output and...

Episode 30- Gun Crazy (1950) from 2019-01-26T12:00

Do you like guns (if you're from the US, you don't need to respond, we already know the answer)? If so, you're in luck, because we've got a movie with more guns than you can imagine (app...

Episode 29- Umihara Kawase (1994-) from 2019-01-19T12:00

As much as we talk about video games, we don't always stop to think about what makes them work. You don't always need a grand development process or a highly regarded brand name. Sometim...

Episode 28- Chess (1986) from 2019-01-12T12:00

What's better than one musical? Four musicals. Join us for a collection of intellectualism in the form of allegory as we take a look at Tim Rice's self-proclaimed Cold War masterpiece- i...

Episode 27- Lasagna Cat (2008-) from 2019-01-05T12:00

Strap in, folks, because this is a wild one. From the early days of Youtube, we present an unexpected journey with stops along the way at pop culture remakes, philosophical introspection...

Episode 26- Black Christmas (1974) from 2018-12-29T12:00

Warning: Some of the clips used in this episode include events and language that listeners may find offensive or disturbing. Discretion is advised.

This holiday season, we're goin...

Episode 25- Jellyfish (1989-1994) from 2018-12-22T12:00

Even in the grunge-infested music scene of the early nineties, there are things that can surprise you. You may not know what's going on, but join us in our exploration of one of the most...

Episode 24- Penn& Teller's Smoke and Mirrors (1995) from 2018-12-15T12:00

How often have you sat at home, alone, wishing that you had a means of showing all of your idiot friends that you're smarter than them? That all-too-common feeling where you just want to...

Episode 23- Blood Freak (1972) from 2018-12-08T12:00

There comes a time when we must ask ourselves the important questions. Where exactly does faith lie within our hectic world of consumption and modification? Have we lost our way? How muc...

Episode 22- Molly Moo-Cow (1935-1936) from 2018-11-17T12:00

The force of nature is a powerful one, but there are equally powerful forces at play- the forces of addiction, of technology, and of prejudice. These are enough to bring even the stronge...

Episode 21- The Eye of Argon (1970) from 2018-11-03T13:00

Hark! Our intrepid trio, ill-prepared and with nary their wits about them, encounter one of their most daring foes yet- filled with unconscionable violence, scandalous wenches, and makin...

Episode 20- Trick 'r Treat (2007) from 2018-10-27T13:00

As the fabled date of scares approaches, we take a look at the modern horror classic to get ourselves in the mood. With five cautionary tales about the rules and traditions of the holida...

Episode 19- Illbleed (2001): Part Two from 2018-10-20T13:00

We actually venture into the virtual horror land itself to see what exactly has made it so memorable. Whether it's killer dolls, giant worms, or simple slashers, there's plenty of scares...

Episode 19- Illbleed (2001): Part One from 2018-10-20T13:00

It's the biggest horror attraction in town! It's worth billions, and every penny shows! It's the last theme park you'll ever attend! It's Illbleed, and we had so much to say that we had ...

Episode 18- Bat Boy (2001) from 2018-10-13T13:00

Our October scare-fest continues with what's possibly the best musical ever written based on a tabloid article and definitely one of the darkest final-act turns we've come across in all ...

Episode 17- Vampire's Kiss (1989) from 2018-10-06T13:00

We're gonna cut right to the chase. This is a movie where Nicolas Cage thinks he's a vampire. You can't just ignore that. And we've carefully dug through the contracts to let you know al...

Episode 16- Ghost World (1993-1997, 2001) from 2018-09-29T13:00

Get ready to get judgey, because this week we're getting a table at the fakest diner we can find and discussing Daniel Clowes' indie comic darling Ghost World and its 2001 film adaptati...

Episode 15- Clone High (2002-2003) from 2018-09-22T13:00

In a very special episode of It's Symbolic, we remember one of the highlights of that brief period when MTV made cartoons. We also talk about Full House a lot. That's how you know it's g...

Episode 14- Cat Soup/Nekojiru (1990-1998, 2001) from 2018-09-15T13:00

We try to make sense of the strange, mystifying, and utterly bleak world of the manga artist Nekojiru. Is there an underlying sense of hope beneath the cruelty, or is it just awful child...

Episode 13- archy and mehitabel (1916-1935) from 2018-09-08T13:00

in a blast from the past  the gang takes a look  at the queer tale of an insect  who is also a poet

Episode 12- Heathers (1988) from 2018-09-01T13:00

What's your damage? We take a look at the eighties high-school favorite and see what makes it a timeless classic. Murder and mayhem ensue. Trust us, it'll be very.

Episode 11- Takeshi's Challenge (1986) from 2018-08-25T13:00

Have you ever been punched in the face by a famous comedian? Don't worry if you haven't- while it may not be a service that we provide here at It's Symbolic, we've got a game for you tha...

Episode 10- The Young Ones (1982-1984) from 2018-08-18T13:00

We may not be the young ones very long, but we ARE going to talk about the 1982-1984 BBC2 series The Young Ones. Also known as Screaming Brits: The Show. This week, we need to do our lau...

Episode 9- The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway (1974) from 2018-08-11T13:00

We go on what is either a journey of self-discovery or an excuse to make a lot of penis jokes by looking at Peter Gabriel's Genesis swan song. It's one of the two, I'm sure.

Episode 8- Hotel Dusk: Room 215 (2007) from 2018-08-04T13:00

We get ourselves a paperclip and make a reservation in the Wish Room as we discuss Cing's neo-noir adventure title. The secret of the hotel may not reveal the location of our missing par...

Episode 7- Gregory Horror Show (1999-2003) from 2018-07-28T13:00

This week, we book a room in Naomi Iwata's cozy little slice of personal hell and try to work out the meaning behind all of our underlying fears- and maybe some of yours. Needless to say...

Episode 6- [title of show] (2008) from 2018-07-21T13:00

This is the description for our episode on [title of show], which as a musical about two guys writing a musical about two guys writing a musical is one of the most metatheatrical example...

Episode 5- But I'm a Cheerleader (1999) from 2018-07-14T13:00

Listen, we're all gathered here because we care about you very much. And frankly, we're worried. But there's no better way to show that we care than talking about a rom-com from the nint...

Episode 4- The Shaggs (1968-1975) from 2018-07-07T13:00

What do you get when you cross a naive domineering father, three disinterested daughters, a fly-by-night record company, and questionable interpretations of on-key performance and time s...

Episode 3- LSD: Dream Emulator (1998) from 2018-06-30T13:13:38

Wandering Kyoto has only led to ruin. Attempting to read the text that has appeared on the walls brought us to an endless hallway, and we still have failed to establish contact with the ...

Episode 2- The Giant Claw (1957) from 2018-06-23T20:43:17

It's as big as a battleship! It's as sturdy as a battleship! It's as indestructable as a battleship! It may or may not actually be a battleship! Either way, it's our new best friend.

Episode 1- Making Fiends (2008) from 2018-06-23T20:41:29

It's our first episode! That's a good sign, right? To celebrate, we take a look at one of our favorite independent animators and discuss the best Nicktoons show ever to last six episodes...