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See with your ears. The Lapse’s award-winning audio wonderment thrusts listeners headlong into true stories as they transpire. Whether trapped in a touring carnival, running a marathon across Antarctica, or accidentally joining a cult, experience stories as diverse as they are fascinating. Beautifully edited and rich in sound, this is The Lapse.
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Wayward Guide is a fictional investigative podcast about the sordid world of local politics, backroom dealings, and werewolves. When an alluring corporate corruption story falls unexpectedly into their laps, twin podcasting-team Artemis and Paul Schue-Horyn are given the chance to prove themselves as top hosts at the American Podcasting Network. But opportunity soon leads to tragedy as the eccentric and divided locals they are interviewing in the small California mining town of Connor Creek ...
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The literary world of Maeltopia is set in a nightmarish version of modern day still reeling from the effects of the Great Darkness of 1999 - a year-long lapse in global memory that not all survived. Those who awoke found a much different, much more horrific world than the one they left behind. Some search for loved ones, others search for sanity - still others revel in the living nightmare the world has become.
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Pop Culture on the Apricot Tree is an LDS podcast with a rotating cast of co-hosts discussing pop culture from a Mormon perspective. We talk about great gospel insights through great stories and help you find entertainment that is both true and beautiful. Though the podcast has an unabashedly LDS worldview, we do not represent the official views of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/popcultureapricottree/support
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What happens when a double homicide case lands in your lap? What if it is the oldest active cold case in the history of American true crime? What if your father held a family secret for fifty years before he confided in you that one of the victims was your great-great uncle and that your grandfather had been held as a suspect? What if the murders happened during the most corrupt era our nation has ever known? And what if you are a retired detective, like me, with the unique skill set needed ...
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An actual play adventure, using The Sprawl: A Powered By The Apocalypse game system. This is a dark sci-fi adventure, set on the moon. Three friends risk it all to make the big time, only to find themselves in bigger trouble than they ever expected.
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Agent Marketing Syndicate: Real Estate | Broken Industry | Fighting The Guru Party | Ryan Fletcher
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Ep 42 - Short: The Most Reluctant Convert
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After two seasons of being snuck into almost every episode, CS Lewis finally takes center stage as we discuss the 2021 film The Most Reluctant Convert. Find out what we enjoyed about Lewis's conversion story and how his arguments connect to a Latter-day Saint worldview. View the Show Notes Audio mastering by Liz Busby Associate Links: Links to prod…
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Ep 41 - Pride and Prejudice: Agency Under Constraints
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Do Latter-day Saints have a particular affinity for Pride and Prejudice? Maybe so, maybe not, but we're on the case to find out! Guest Katherine Cowley, author of The Secret Life of Miss Mary Bennet, joins us in discussing various imaginative adaptations of Pride and Prejudice. From Pakistan to spy dramas to crossovers with Mormon culture, explore …
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We delve into the Pixar SparkShort "Self," exploring themes of self-acceptance and identity through a wooden doll's journey in a world of metallic dolls. Discover how this thought-provoking short might be reinterpreted to challenge notions of expressive individualism, as well as insights into deeper meaning of self-discovery and acceptance. Show No…
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Comic Book Noise 880: Disjointed Rambling About The Flash’s Batman
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Host Derek Coward talks about (rambles disjointedly actually) the movie The Flash and the character Batman, Luke Skywalker and the middle finger to Star Wars fans, and a change of mind. Supergirl from The FlashThe post Comic Book Noise 880: Disjointed Rambling About The Flash’s Batman first appeared on Comic Book Noise.…
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Comic Book Noise 879: Marvel Mount Rushmore, Nimona, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
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Host Derek Coward talks about his Marvel Mount Rushmore, a recommendation for the movie Nimona, and his thoughts on Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. The post Comic Book Noise 879: Marvel Mount Rushmore, Nimona, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 first appeared on Comic Book Noise.By Derek Coward
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Ep 39 - Indiana Jones, Lapsed Latter-day Saint?
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Grab your hats and archeology tools; it's time to go on an adventure! Guests Matt Bowman and Megan Harris help us unpack the intriguing LDS undertones in the Indiana Jones saga, discuss the clash of science and theology within the series, and evaluate the symbolism behind the famous relics. Don't miss out on these captivating insights – it may perm…
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Our first shorter-form episode explores a documentary about missionary work in the evangelical world, The Mission, available on Disney+. What ethical considerations do we need to make when doing missionary work across cultural lines? Show Notes: https://www.popcultureapricottree.com/post/themission --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spoti…
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Ep 37 - Nightmare Before Christmas: Holiday Ecumenism
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Dive into the realm where spiritual introspection meets lighthearted animation. Join Liz Busby, Carl Cranney, and our guest Christian Swenson as we decode the deep religious symbolism in The Nightmare Before Christmas. This isn't just about Jack Skellington's shenanigans--we're unearthing the profound spiritual lessons wrapped in this Halloween-Chr…
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Comic Book Noise 878: Request From A Lapsed X-Fan
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Host Derek Coward asks for help getting back into the X-Books. The post Comic Book Noise 878: Request From A Lapsed X-Fan first appeared on Comic Book Noise.By Derek Coward
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Ever wonder how AI is shaping the world around us? Join us on our latest episode as we delve into the societal and ethical implications of AI with guests Nathaniel Givens and Jeffrey Thayne. We discuss the representation of AI in popular culture, how it has evolved over time, the potential dangers of AI, and the importance of human discernment and …
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Ep 35 - Mrs. Harris: A Love Your Neighbor Film
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Who knew that high fashion could teach us how to treat each other? Kjerste Christensen joins us to chat about the charming movie Mrs Harris Goes to Paris. We discuss the lack of a traditional happy ending, the final judgement, French philosophy, and the quiet impact of those who daily do their duty. Apologies about the video and audio difficulties …
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Ep 34 - Strange New Worlds s2: Moral Storytelling and Strange New Gimmicks
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Jeffrey Thayne and Mike Barnhill join our intrepid crew for this episode. Our continuing mission? To dissect the moral universe of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds and ask again why Mormons love Star Trek so much. Klingon boy bands, war criminals, time travel, and more! Show Notes: https://www.popcultureapricottree.com/post/strangenewworldss2 Video ed…
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Ep 33 - Barbie: Neither Matriarchy or Patriarchy is Sufficient
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Hi Barbie! It's time for our discussion of all things pink and all things ... Ken? Meagan Kohler and Suzanne Tanner join us to talk about feminism and the feminine, matriarchy and patriarchy, and individualism versus relationships. Show Notes: https://www.popcultureapricottree.com/post/barbie Video editing by Liz Busby; Audio mastering by Carl Cran…
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Set in the mid 1950s, this story follows four citizens around Pembine and Marinette, Wisconsin, as they begin to unveil some strange occurrences in the area.By Time To Die Podcast Network
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Ep 32 - Oppenheimer: Seeking Between Black and White
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Who would have thought a biopic adaptation of a 1000-page tome would become a summer blockbuster? Author Daniela A. Mera and returning guest Conor Hilton join us for a discussion of Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer. How did we as Latter-day Saints wrestle with the film's ambiguous messages about the development of the atomic bomb as well as the port…
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We're back from our summer break. Here's what we've been watching this summer and what we're planning to talk about in the second half of this season. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/popcultureapricottree/support
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Comic Book Noise 877: Judge Dredd, Shazam!, Betty and Veronica, and Biff Stone
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Host Derek Coward talks about the comic books he has been reading. Note: This episode is extra rambly and poorly researched. Do with that information what you will. Another Note: This episode also comes with an experimental transcription. Let me know if this adds your enjoyment to the episode/website. Transcription Links: Judge Dredd Case Files 42 …
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Ep 31 - Les Misérables: The Triumph of Mercy Over Vocal Trauma
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Can the message of a work triumph over poor artistic execution and a lack of understanding of genre? Jim Bennett and Joseph Addington join us to discuss this less-than-successful film version of the classic musical, which is itself an adaptation of Victor Hugo's classic work. Jim tells us about the pull this musical has on the Utah theater communit…
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Everything comes to a close in this final chapter of Eclipse: Crater of Corruption. GM: Tim Demeuse https://twitter.com/idagrabyourgun Illex: Chris Riley https://twitter.com/chrisrileylcp Lotus: Eric Patt https://twitter.com/es_pattycake Ivo: Brian Bridges https://twitter.com/manlybrian Glossary of Names Eclipse has a lot of names and characters! N…
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Ep 30 - The Mandalorian S3: Excommunication and Return
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Join us as we delve into season three of Disney's The Mandalorian and Din Djarin's quest to be redeemed from his apostacy. Jacob Hess and Jared Esselman join us to discuss the latest and most religious season of the Star Wars spin-off show. We start with the overall unsatisfying religious arc of Star Wars up to this point and how this season turned…
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Ivo, Lotus, and Jason purchase a new weapon, to go rescue Illex. GM: Tim Demeuse https://twitter.com/idagrabyourgun Illex: Chris Riley https://twitter.com/chrisrileylcp Lotus: Eric Patt https://twitter.com/es_pattycake Ivo: Brian Bridges https://twitter.com/manlybrian Glossary of Names Eclipse has a lot of names and characters! Need to look one up?…
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Ep 29 - Bluey: Realistic Kids, Idealized Parents
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Join us as we dive into Bluey, the super popular children's television show from Australia. Bluey superfan Cassandra Hedelius explains why she loves this show's realistic portrayal of the special brand of humor that comes with raising kids. And BYU-Idaho education professor Ben Pacini tells us how he uses the show to teach his students about educat…
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With Illex in peril, Ivo encountering problems at his apartment, and Lotus still injured, things are not looking good. GM: Tim Demeuse https://twitter.com/idagrabyourgun Illex: Chris Riley https://twitter.com/chrisrileylcp Lotus: Eric Patt https://twitter.com/es_pattycake Ivo: Brian Bridges https://twitter.com/manlybrian Glossary of Names Eclipse h…
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In this episode, we delve into the many ways mothers are portrayed in the pop culture. Our guests Carol Rice and Tiffany Hales help us explore the complexity and variety of moms in television, from Tami Taylor in Friday Night Lights, juggling motherhood with her career as a principal, to Marge Simpson's tireless commitment to her family's well-bein…
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The dreaded bridge night finally arrives and the three friends speak with Gage about their debt. But after all their worrying over it this week, it turns out the real concerns come afterwards. GM: Tim Demeuse https://twitter.com/idagrabyourgun Illex: Chris Riley https://twitter.com/chrisrileylcp Lotus: Eric Patt https://twitter.com/es_pattycake Ivo…
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Ep 27 - Keep Your (Covenant) Oath: Latter-day Saints on D&D Honor Among Thieves
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Dungeons and Dragons is a popular hobby among Latter-day Saints, so we rounded up some dungeon masters for this episode. Shannon Oler and Parker Sappington join us to discuss D&D: Honor Among Thieves, the new movie starring Chris Pine and Michelle Rodriguez. This fantasy adventure comedy has us asking how similar are paladin oaths to temple covenan…
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Comic Book Noise 876: Batman The Doom That Came To Gotham movie
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Host Derek Coward talks about Batman The Doom That Came To Gotham. Warning: there’s a constant scratching noise throughout the episode and you may want to skip it. The post Comic Book Noise 876: Batman The Doom That Came To Gotham movie first appeared on Comic Book Noise.By Derek Coward
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After getting paid for their first mob job, Lotus has an unpleasant encounter with the sharp end of a knife. GM: Tim Demeuse https://twitter.com/idagrabyourgun Illex: Chris Riley https://twitter.com/chrisrileylcp Lotus: Eric Patt https://twitter.com/es_pattycake Ivo: Brian Bridges https://twitter.com/manlybrian Glossary of Names Eclipse has a lot o…
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Ep 26 - Where the Crawdads Sing: Wading Through the Marshes of #metoo
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Join us as we get our feet wet in the North Carolina marshes to discuss this adaptation of the popular novel. Guests Jamie Lewis Holt and Shelby Thayne help us discuss how we might use Kya's experiences with Tate and Chase to talk about warning signs of dating violence with our teenagers and young adults. Is Kya justified in seeking justice outside…
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The heist is on, as Ivo takes a trucking job for New U and Lotus poses as a quality assurance specialist. GM: Tim Demeuse https://twitter.com/idagrabyourgun Illex: Chris Riley https://twitter.com/chrisrileylcp Lotus: Eric Patt https://twitter.com/es_pattycake Ivo: Brian Bridges https://twitter.com/manlybrian Glossary of Names Eclipse has a lot of n…
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Ep 25 - The Whale: To Live A Celestial Life, Sometimes You Have to Stare Into the Abyss
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Can you atone for years of hurt after a major breach of trust by asking forgiveness? And are people inherently awful to each other or are they unable to help caring for each other? We welcome Glen Nelson of the Center for Latter-day Saint Arts and David Sandhu onto the podcast to discuss The Whale, Darren Aronofsky's latest film. Watch Carl's persp…
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Illex and Lotus team up to break into a New U facility. GM: Tim Demeuse https://twitter.com/idagrabyourgun Illex: Chris Riley https://twitter.com/chrisrileylcp Lotus: Eric Patt https://twitter.com/es_pattycake Ivo: Brian Bridges https://twitter.com/manlybrian Glossary of Names Eclipse has a lot of names and characters! Need to look one up? Here's a…
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Ep 24 - Arrival: In Heaven We Will All Speak Heptapod
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Do we understand God as clearly as we think, or do we have to fight through as many difficulties as Louise does when conversing with the heptapods in the film Arrival? Our guests Paul Williams and Michael Davenport have a lot to say about this and other questions. We delve into Louise as a type of Eve and nature of her choice to bring a child into …
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Ivo, Illex, and Lotus meet with their contact, to take a job from Korvo Smalley, leader of the Sixth Street gang. Ivo meets an interesting man in the streets. Lotus reluctantly contacts his father. Plans are set into motion and tension is in the air. GM: Tim Demeuse https://twitter.com/idagrabyourgun Illex: Chris Riley https://twitter.com/chrisrile…
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Two Pinocchio films, one clear winner? Come compare these two 2022 adaptations of the classic story as we discover that you can buy anything in this world with money except good CGI effects. Our guests Adam Stokes and Rachel Helps get us into some deep discussions about the Mormon doctrine of the resurrection and the materiality of the spirit. And …
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Ep 22 - (Re)Tell Me the Stories of Jesus: Mormon Perspectives on the Chosen
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In this episode, we dive into everyone's favorite show starring Jesus, The Chosen. With guests Dallin Crump and poet Merrijane Rice, we give a Latter-day Saint perspective on the multi-season New Testament adaptation phenomenon. What does Drew Barrymore's Cinderella adaptation Ever After have to do with The Chosen? What scenes were the most moving …
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Comic Book Noise 875: Final Thoughts on Justice League Vs The Legion of Super Heroes
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Host Derek Coward talks about his final thoughts on the Justice League Vs The Legion of Super Heroes miniseries after finishing reading the whole thing, as well as his thoughts on the first issue of the new Fantastic Four series. The post Comic Book Noise 875: Final Thoughts on Justice League Vs The Legion of Super Heroes first appeared on Comic Bo…
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Comic Book Noise 874: Top Five Superhero Team Groups
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Host Derek Coward brings back his Top Five lists, this time focusing on Top Five Superhero Team Groups as well as the teams that didn’t make the final list. The post Comic Book Noise 874: Top Five Superhero Team Groups first appeared on Comic Book Noise.By Derek Coward
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Ep 21 - Black Mirror: Hated in the Nation #deathtosocialmedia
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Normally hashtags are not lethal, but you can always expect the worst of technology in the dystopian world of Black Mirror. This episode is a crossover with Radical Civility, a podcast run by our friend Ben Pacini, all about having difficult conversations with civility and respect. We use the Black Mirror episode "Hated in the Nation" as a jumping-…
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After a brutal crash that totals his race car, Ivo tries to figure out a way to make up for the money he now owes. Since his partners rely on his winnings for income, his promo buddy, Illex; his decal artist, Lotus; and his mechanic, Jason; all begin brainstorming along with him. GM: Tim Demeuse https://twitter.com/idagrabyourgun Illex: Chris Riley…
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Just a quick announcement to let you know that season 2 will be starting on January 26th. We'll let you know what we're going to be discussing so you can follow along from home. Show Notes: https://www.popcultureapricottree.com/post/season2preview --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/popcultureapricottree/support…
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Comic Book Noise 873: Software Deployment to Hardware Technician, Memory Leaks, Batman 89, and Reality Shifting
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Host Derek Coward gives an update on his life and talks about the Batman 89 hardcover. The post Comic Book Noise 873: Software Deployment to Hardware Technician, Memory Leaks, Batman 89, and Reality Shifting first appeared on Comic Book Noise.By Derek Coward
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Ep 20 - The Rings of Power: The World is Round and It's Your Fault!
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Rounding out our first season is our discussion of Amazon's Rings of Power series. We do some buy-or-sell discussion on the various plotlines that are crammed into this eight-episode, billion-dollar series: Galadriel, the Southlanders, Elrond and Durin, and more. We talk about some of the ways that the series fails to capture the pre-modern worldvi…
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Ep 19 - Why Does Everybody Love A Christmas Carol?
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For our Christmas episode, we discuss the perennial favorite Charles Dickens novella A Christmas Carol, and why it has been made and re-made so many times in TV and film. We discuss the themes of repentance and re-integration, why the story is so Christian and yet barely mentions Christ. Our lively discussion compares and contrasts many incarnation…
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Ep 18 - PCAT Live: Mormonism in the Mistborn Series
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A conversation about Mormonism in Brandon Sanderson's Mistborn series, live from Dragonsteel 2022. Our panel digs into the LDS symbolism and theology in the Wax & Wayne series. Crack open your Book of Mormon as we discuss the problem of theodicy when God is someone you know (and might be someday!). We also talk about how agency is more complex than…
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Ep 17 - Howl's Moving Castle: The Heroism of Domesticity in a Weird World at War
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Join us for a discussion about the weirdness that is Hayao Miyazaki's Howl's Moving Castle with William Morris, author of The Darkest Abyss: Strange Mormon Stories, and Ivan Wolfe, who throws trees for fun. We talk about the contrast between the book and the movie and why this movie's weirdness makes it a great anti-war film. We also talk about the…
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Ep 16 - Midnight Mass: Who Among Us Hasn't Started a Supernatural Cult?
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If you're ready for some spooky watching, Midnight Mass will fit the bill. Join us for our Halloween special as we discuss horror director Mike Flanagan's 7-part miniseries about the small fishing town of Crockett Island and its Catholic priest. We'll cover portrayals of religion in Hollywood, moral choices for vampires, life after death, forgivene…
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Comic Book Noise 872: The Tomb, The Sandman, Paper Girls, and Thor: Love and Thunder
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Host Derek Coward talks about the Caliber Comics adaptation of HP Lovecraft’s “The Tomb”, Netflix’s adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s “The Sandman”, Amazon Prime’s adaptation of Brian K Vaughn’s “Paper Girls”, as well as spoils parts of Marvel’s “Thor: Love and Thunder” with a bunch of other foolishness. The post Comic Book Noise 872: The Tomb, The Sandm…
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Ep 15 - Top Gun Maverick: Fast Planes, Amazing Cameras, and Heroic Masculinity
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Sure, Top Gun Maverick is a near perfect summer blockbuster, but what moral lessons can we draw from it? We talk about the difficulty of forgiveness, the nature of teamwork, and Ben Pacini returns to sell us on heroic masculinity. We also get a glimpse behind the scenes from Brad Wilson of Keslow Camera, who provided the specialized gear to shoot t…
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Ep 14 - Strange New Worlds: Star Trek is Back
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Fire up your warp drive and order some Postum from the replicator! It's time for a super nerdy, super Mormon discussion of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. We talk about the return to episodic storytelling, the theme of sacrifice, and which episode was based on a classic science fiction short story by Ursula LeGuin. Find out which episode disappointe…
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