{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/678d5831fc105e4d3611079e/694041ad891c3619dc25bc5a?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Plague (2025) feat. Trace Thurman","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/678d5831fc105e4d3611079e/1765818697726-9b6cfb36-af41-4e61-9791-b4d41ab84795.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Conrad and Joe are joined by <em>Horror Queers' </em>Trace Thurman to discuss Charlie Polinger's debut feature, <em>The Plague</em> (2025).</p><p>Expect plenty of discussion about pre-teen bullying, queer-coding, and body horror as we're collectively triggered by this story about hazing rituals gone awry at an all-boy water polo camp.</p><p>Plus: praising Kayo Martin as central antagonist Jake, Joel Edgerton's useless Coach, and debate about how rarely (or not!) this kind of story is told.</p><p>Seen the film or want to hear more details? Subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/TheQueerGaze for a ~33 minute bonus spoiler-heavy discussion.</p><p>Like the show? Rate, review and subscribe to help others find us</p><p>Follow the show on Insta and BlueSky: @thequeergaze.</p><p>Email us: thequeergazeshow@gmail.com</p>","author_name":"Conrad Chambers & Joe Lipsett"}