Episode 10: Perks of Being a Leechflower

Episode Summary

The guys pod from Mr. Callaghan’s shop class about Stephen Chbosky’s 2012 film The Perks of Being a Wallflower.

Episode Notes

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).

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Series URL: www.theleechpodcast.com

Public email contact: theleechpodcast@gmail.com

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External Links:

  • NYT review [link]

  • Leech Anatomy 101 article [link]

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