# 76: THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER - Episode 4: "The Black Cat"

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Podcast: [Flanagan's Wake | A Mike Flanagan Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/flanagan-s-wake-a-mike-flanagan-podcast-7162293)
Published: 2026-07-02T09:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 7810

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It's time to continue our time with Mike Flanagan's The Fall of the House of Usher. Napoleon Usher is on the murder docket this week with episode 4: "The Black Cat." We chat about Rahul's incredible, unhinged performance and the complex ever-evolving story of Roderick Usher's past. Discussion Question: What are your favorite killer cats in storytelling? Next week, The Fall of the House of Usher continues with episode 5: "The Tell-Tale Heart" This show will be posting our podcast to YouTube in video format, so subscribe if you want to see our beautiful faces: https://www.youtube.com/@DoofMedia Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/244c4ejm Get Merch: https://doofmedia.myshopify.com/ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Flanagan's Wake: https://bsky.app/profile/flanaganswakepod.bsky.social Message us at flanaganswakepod@gmail.com Edited by Jason Russell - https://www.slant6creative.com/ Original music created by Matt Freeman Show artwork by Brian Hughes

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