Episode 9: Leeches in Translation

Episode Summary

The guys do podcast karaoke after viewing Sofia Coppola’s 2003 film Lost in Translation.

Episode Notes

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).

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Series URL: www.theleechpodcast.com

Public email contact: theleechpodcast@gmail.com

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External Links:

  • NYT review (Elvis Mitchell) [link]

  • Leech Anatomy 101 article [link]

  • Roxy Music, “More Than This” [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