The Leech Podcast

S2B2: Season Two Year in Review

After reviewing their favorite elements of the humble leech (1:34), the guys select the season’s leechiest scene (5:24), head back to the leech beach (13:11), and choose the season’s leechiest character (20:54). They conclude by considering sources of hirudotherapy in Season 2 (32:44) before selecting the official leechiest film of the season (45:15). We’re always looking to expand our pond -- please reach out! Series URL: www.theleechpodcast.com [http://www.theleechpodcast.com] Public email contact: theleechpodcast@gmail.com [theleechpodcast@gmail.com] Social Media: * @leechpodcast [https://twitter.com/leechpodcast] on Twitter * theleechpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/theleechpodcast/] on Instagram External Links: * Leech Anatomy 201 [link [https://ww2.aip.org/inside-science/leeches-reveal-biodiversity-treasure-in-china]] * David Whyte on vulnerability [link [https://onbeing.org/blog/vulnerability/]] 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

S2E10: The Perks of Being a Leechflower

After considering the availability of leeches in Pittsburgh, PA (1:44), Aaron, Banks and Evan dive into The Perks of Being a Wallflower’s leechiest themes (10:49), scenes (20:43), and characters (29:59). To get some relief, the guys head to the shore for Leech on a Beach (40:26). They conclude by considering the film’s medicinal qualities (44:28) and giving an overall rating -- from 1 to 4 -- of the film’s leechiness (50:35). We’re always looking to expand our pond -- please reach out! Series URL: www.theleechpodcast.com [http://www.theleechpodcast.com] Public email contact: theleechpodcast@gmail.com [theleechpodcast@gmail.com] Social Media: * @leechpodcast [https://twitter.com/leechpodcast] on Twitter * theleechpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/theleechpodcast/] on Instagram  External Links: * NYT review [link [https://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/21/movies/the-perks-of-being-a-wallflower-directed-by-stephen-chbosky.html]] * Leech Anatomy 101 article [link [https://archive.triblive.com/news/pittsburgh-is-medical-leech-burgh/]] Credits: * Hosted by Evan Cate 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

S2E9: Leeches in Translation

After considering leech journeys atop Japanese deer (1:32), Aaron, Banks and Evan dive into Lost in Translation’s leechiest themes (8:55), scenes (21:08), and characters (29:51). To get some relief, the guys head to the shore for Leech on a Beach (40:43). They conclude by considering the film’s medicinal qualities (43:32) and giving an overall rating -- from 1 to 4 -- of the film’s leechiness (52:38). We’re always looking to expand our pond -- please reach out! Series URL: www.theleechpodcast.com [http://www.theleechpodcast.com] Public email contact: theleechpodcast@gmail.com [theleechpodcast@gmail.com] Social Media: * @leechpodcast [https://twitter.com/leechpodcast] on Twitter * theleechpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/theleechpodcast/] on Instagram External Links: * NYT review (Elvis Mitchell) [link [https://www.nytimes.com/2003/09/12/movies/film-review-an-american-in-japan-making-a-connection.html]] * Leech Anatomy 101 article [link [https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/ece3.6344]] * Roxy Music, “More Than This” [link [https://genius.com/Roxy-music-more-than-this-lyrics]] Credits: * Hosted by Evan Cate 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

S2E8: Nope (Unidentified Aerial Leeches)

After considering leeches’ relationships with chimpanzees (1:34), Aaron, Banks and Evan dive into Nope’s leechiest themes (8:20), scenes (17:58), and characters (29:13). To get some relief, the guys head to the shore for Leech on a Beach (36:26). They conclude by considering the film’s medicinal qualities (40:16) and giving an overall rating -- from 1 to 4 -- of the film’s leechiness (52:24). We’re always looking to expand our pond -- please reach out! Series URL: www.theleechpodcast.com [http://www.theleechpodcast.com] Public email contact: theleechpodcast@gmail.com [theleechpodcast@gmail.com] Social Media: * @leechpodcast [https://twitter.com/leechpodcast] on Twitter * theleechpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/theleechpodcast/] on Instagram  External Links: * AO Scott review [link [https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/20/movies/nope-review.html?searchResultPosition=1]] * Leech Anatomy 101 article [link [https://theconversation.com/chimpanzees-rub-insects-on-open-wounds-new-research-suggests-treating-others-may-not-be-uniquely-human-176702]] Credits: * Hosted by Evan Cate 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

S2E7: CalvaLeech

After considering  leech phenomena in Ireland (1:28), Aaron and Evan dive into Calvary’s leechiest themes (5:56), scenes (12:58), and characters (19:53). To get some relief, the guys head to the shore for Leech on a Beach (29:02). They conclude by considering the film’s medicinal qualities (34:20) and giving an overall rating -- from 1 to 4 -- of the film’s leechiness (45:15). We’re always looking to expand our pond -- please reach out! Series URL: www.theleechpodcast.com [http://www.theleechpodcast.com] Public email contact: theleechpodcast@gmail.com [theleechpodcast@gmail.com] Social Media: * @leechpodcast [https://twitter.com/leechpodcast] on Twitter * theleechpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/theleechpodcast/] on Instagram External Links: * Manohla Dargis review [link [https://www.nytimes.com/2014/08/01/movies/calvary-john-michael-mcdonaghs-murder-mystery.html]] * Leech Anatomy 101 article [link [https://www.jstor.org/stable/25521456]] Credits: * Hosted by Evan Cate 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