Watched Once, Never Again

Every other week, hosts Dax Ebaben and Mary Beth McAndrews do a deep dive into some of the most disturbing movies across genres, from horror to documentary. Make sure to subscribe!

56 Episodes

EPISODE 54: MIDSOMMAR PART 2
2/10/2023
53:38
In this episode, we wrap up our discussion of Midsommar and conclude our series on Ari Aster. TW: suicide, toxic relationships, a mention of the possible sexual assault/date rape of Christian, murder, cults, and mental illness. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @WONApodcast Follow Dax: @DaxEbaben Follow MB: @mbmcandrews
EPISODE 53: MIDSOMMAR PART 1
2/3/2023
49:50
We start winding down our Ari Aster series with the first part of our discussion on Aster's 2019 folk horror hit, Midsommar. TW: suicide, murder, mental illness and specifically misrepresentations of bipolar disorder, racism, and cults. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @WONApodcast Follow Dax: @daxebaben Follow Mary Beth: @mbmcandrews Email us: [email protected]
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Episode 52: Hereditary Part 2
1/20/2023
1:24:26
Episode 51: Hereditary Part 1
12/23/2022
1:05:37
This week, we cover 'Hereditary'. This is a two-parter because we have a lot to say! MB and Dax talk trans identity in the film, motherhood, the actual figure of Paimon, and much more.
Episode 50: The Short Films of Ari Aster
12/16/2022
1:20:29
We're back and we're talking about America's favorite weirdo, Ari Aster! We delve into all of his short films, which are all available on YouTube.
EPISODE 49: PALINDROMES
9/23/2022
1:05:41
We wrap up our deep dive into Todd Solondz's misanthropic world with a discussion of his 2004 black comedy Palindromes. Trigger/content warnings: Pedophilia, abortion, anti-choice protestors, murder, mention of sexual assault. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @WONApodcast Follow MB: @mbmcandrews Follow Dax: @daxebaben Please remember to rate/review/subscribe!
EPISODE 48: STORYTELLING
9/16/2022
1:31:38
We continue our series on Todd Solondz's work with his controversial 2001 dramedy, STORYTELLING. Full disclosure: We also talk about coffee for a solid 10 minutes, so skip ahead to about 11:05 if you don't want to hear it! Content/trigger warnings: racism, sexual assault, ableism, homophobic language, mentions of pedophilia (no depictions), murder. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @WONApodcast Follow Dax: @daxebaben Follow MB: @mbmcandrews You can help the show by remembering to rate/review/subscribe!
EPISODE 47: HAPPINESS
9/9/2022
1:51:55
Happiness, where are you? Dax and MB continue their Todd Solondz series with an examination of his highly controversial film Happiness. Listener discretion advised. TW/CW: pedophilia, abuse, mentions of suicide, murder, mass shootings, drugging, rape, sexual harassment, bodily fluids. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @WONApodcast Follow MB: @mbmcandrews Follow Dax: @daxebaben
Episode 46: WELCOME TO THE DOLLHOUSE
9/2/2022
59:36
We kick off our director series featuring Todd Solondz by discussing his 1995 cult classic, Welcome to the Dollhouse. Trigger warnings: mentions (but no depictions) of rape & pedophilia, homophobia, transphobia, verbal abuse, and kidnapping. Follow the pod on Twitter: @WONApodcast Follow MB: @mbmcandrews Follow Dax: @daxebaben
EPISODE 45: GRAVE OF THE FIREFLIES
7/28/2022
56:38
The WONA team finishes up their "disturbing animation" series with a discussion about Isao Takahata's World War II story, Grave of the Fireflies. Trigger warnings: child death, child mistreatment/endangerment, starvation, war, firebombing/burn victims. Follow us on Twitter: @WONApodcast Follow MB: @Mbmcandrews Follow Dax: @Daxebaben

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Watched Once, Never Again

Watched Once, Never Again

56 Episodes

EPISODE 54: MIDSOMMAR PART 2

EPISODE 53: MIDSOMMAR PART 1

Episode 52: Hereditary Part 2

Episode 51: Hereditary Part 1

Episode 50: The Short Films of Ari Aster

EPISODE 49: PALINDROMES

EPISODE 48: STORYTELLING

EPISODE 47: HAPPINESS

Episode 46: WELCOME TO THE DOLLHOUSE

EPISODE 45: GRAVE OF THE FIREFLIES