Episode 111: 1973's The Exorcist with special guests Nik and Rachel of Gold Standard Oscars Podcast

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10/09/23 • 58 min

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50 years ago, 'Father Karras' suffered a crisis in his faith. Meanwhile, film actress 'Chris McNeil' grew horrified when her 12-year-old daughter 'Regan' showed increasingly disturbing and violent behavior. And 'Father Merrin,' trained to exorcise evil demons from afflicted individuals, joined forces with 'Father Karras' to prove that the power of good conquers the forces of evil. DJ Nik and Rachel Frend of the Gold Standard Oscars Podcast return for a discussion about this 1973 cultural juggernaut that made heads spin like never before. Plus, poll results, trivia, and listener shout-outs!

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