Emily and Sammy take on 2024's "The Substance," exploring the grotesque, hilarious, and haunting sides of beauty, aging, and self-destruction, perfectly depicted by its stars Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley. From body horror to pop culture, they unpack what it means to chase perfection, and the real cost of chasing the idea of youth.

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As part of their 'Hag Month' series, hosts Emily and Sammy discuss the portrayal of child star trauma, sibling rivalry, and the societal expectations placed on women through the 1962 psychological horror thriller 'Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?'. They dive into the cultural and historical context of the 1960s, the shift in horror from monsters to psychological themes, and the symbolism of the decaying mansion and isolated characters. They parallels with modern-day child stars and discuss the lasting impact of the film, its performances, and its significance to the hag horror genre.

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Emily and Sammy return to unpack the hag across myth and fairy tales. They analyze the evil witch from Snow White, the story of Hansel & Gretel, Baba Yaga, the Greek Furies and Hecate, Ursula and Andersen’s Little Mermaid, Lilith, and Morgan Le Fay. In short, they examine how patriarchy recasts aging or independent women as monsters.

Listen for myth analysis, cultural context, and a reclaiming of the “hag” as complex, powerful, and often misunderstood.

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