Cooper Stuff Podcast is an in depth look at what drives John Cooper (lead singer of Skillet); a commentary on culture from a traditional Biblical paradigm: Has modern culture stolen your world view? With all the screaming voices, who do you trust? How much have you been subversively influenced? Cooper Stuff aims to point out subtle and not so subtle influences on culture with a traditional, Biblical world view/emphasis... while boiling complex issues down to simple language.
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Skillet - Behind the scenes with Atlantic Record's rock band Skillet. Keep up to date on tour with John, Korey, Jen and Seth.
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Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/derrick-fleming0/subscribe I've Always Said Exactly What Was On My Mind. I Think Outside The Box. I Tell The Truth. If That's A Problem For You, My Show Is Not For You. If You Embrace The Truth, Welcome To My Stage.
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Book Vs. Movie is the podcast that ponders the question: "Which was better...the book or the movie?" We spoil away the details, uncover the plot points, discuss casting choices and shower with praise (or pummel with snark) as we see fit. Hosts are Margo P. (She's Nacho Mama's Blog) and Margo D. (Creator of Brooklyn Fit Chick.com) and we are not afraid to tell it like it is!
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Inspiring conversations with adventurers and illuminators. Exploring: who we are, our connection to nature, the invisible world, our world and beyond...
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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968) Dick Van Dyke, Sally Ann Howes, Benny Hill, & Ian Fleming
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Book Vs. Movie: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (replay) The 1964 Ian Fleming Novel Vs. the 1968 Classic Movie Book vs. Movie: Chitty Chitty Bang BangThe Margos explore Ian Fleming's only children's story, "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang," published in October 1964, shortly after his death at 56. Written for his son Caspar, the story features characters inspired …
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The Night of the Hunter (1955) Charles Laughton, Robert Mitchum, Shelley Winters, Lillian Gish, & Davis Grubb
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Book Vs. Movie: The Night of the Hunter The 1953 Novel Vs. the 1955 Classic Movie Davis Grubb’s 1953 novel *The Night of the Hunter* and its 1955 film adaptation by Charles Laughton offer haunting interpretations of a sinister preacher, Harry Powell, and two children fleeing him. The novel delves deeper into Powell's twisted morality and religious …
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The Fly (1986) Jeff Goldblum, Geena Davis, & David Cronenberg (Special Guest: Patrick Bromley "F This Movie" podcast
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Book Vs. Movie: The Fly The 1957 Short Story Vs. the 1986 Movie The Margos feature The Fly this month with special guest Patrick Bromley, who hosts the excellent F This Movie podcast. The 1957 short story and the 1986 film share the core premise of a scientist merging with a fly during a teleportation experiment, but they have different approaches.…
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Dolores Claiborne (1995) Stephen King, Kathy Bates, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Christopher Plummer & Judy Parfitt
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Book Vs. Movie: Dolores Claiborne 1992 Novel Vs. the 1995 Movie The Margos delve back to the Stephen King well (pun intended!) with Dolores Claiborne, a gripping narrative of survival, domestic abuse, and hidden truths. Originally penned in 1992 and later brought to life on the silver screen in 1995, this story has held audiences spellbound in its …
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The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951) Patricia Neal, Michael Rennie, Hugh Marlowe, & Harry Bates Short Story
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Book Vs. Movie: The Day the Earth Stood Still The 1940 Short Story Vs. the 1951 Adaptation The Day the Earth Stood Still is a classic sci-fi story. The iconic 1951 film was based on Harry Bates’ short story "Farewell to the Master." Both versions share a similar premise—an alien visitor and his robot arrive on Earth, but they diverge significantly …
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All Quiet on the Western Front (2022) Erich Maria Remarque, Edward Berger, & Felix Kammerer
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Book Vs. Movie: All Quiet On the Western Front The 1928 German Classic Novel Vs. the 2024 Netflix Adaptation The Margos conclude "Banned Books Month" with Erich Maria Remarque’s 1928 novel "All Quiet on the Western Front," a profound anti-war masterpiece that captures the emotional and psychological devastation of World War I from the perspective o…
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The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (Replay ep. RIP Maggie Smith! 1934-2024)
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Book Vs. Movie: The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (Replay ep for Dame Maggie Smith 1934-2024) The Margos celebrate September with a series of “Back to School” episodes, starting with the 1961 classic The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie by Muriel Spark. Brodie is a popular teacher at a girls' school in Edinburgh, Scotland, in 1931. Each year she picks a group…
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Where the Wild Things Are (2009) Maurice Sendak, Spike Jonze, James Gandolfini, & Max Roberts
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Book Vs. Movie: Where the Wild Things Are The 1963 Classic Children’s Book Vs. the 2009 Adaptation Maurice Sendak’s Where the Wild Things Are has captured readers' hearts for decades, telling a timeless story of childhood, imagination, and emotional growth. When director Spike Jonze adapted it into a full-length film in 2009, audiences were treated…
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1984 (1984) George Orwell, Richard Burton, John Hurt, and Suzanna Hamilton.
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Book Vs. Movie: 1984 The 1949 Classic Novel Vs. the 1984 Adaptation The Margos continue their look at “Banned Books’ in September with the novel 1984, which is set in a dystopian world dominated by a totalitarian regime that enforces complete obedience and constant surveillance. The protagonist, Winston Smith, works at the Ministry of Truth, alteri…
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Peyton Place (1957) Grace Metalious, Lana Turner, Hope Lange, Diane Varsi, and Russ Tamblyn
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Book Vs. Movie: Peyton Place The 1956 Novel Vs. the 1957 Movie Peyton Place by Grace Metalious, published in 1956, became one of the most controversial books of its time due to its exploration of taboo topics like adultery, incest, and moral hypocrisy in a small New England town. The explicit content led to the book being banned in several cities a…
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To Kill a Mockingbird (1962) Harper Lee, Gregory Peck, Mary Badham, Robert DuVall, & Brock Peters
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Book Vs. Movie: To Kill a Mockingbird The 1960 Novel Vs. the 1962 Movie The 1962 film adaptation of To Kill a Mockingbird, directed by Robert Mulligan, is a powerful retelling of Harper Lee's classic novel. The story follows Atticus Finch, played by Gregory Peck in an Oscar-winning performance, as he defends Tom Robinson (Brock Peters), a Black man…
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Now Voyager (1942) Bette Davis, Paul Henreid, Claude Rains, Gladys Cooper, & Olive Higgins Prouty
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Book Vs. Movie: Now, Voyager The 1941 Novel Vs. the 1942 Movie Olive Higgins Prouty's 1941 novel Now, Voyager was later adapted into a 1942 film starring Bette Davis. This powerful story follows Charlotte Vale, a repressed woman controlled by her domineering mother. After a breakdown, Charlotte undergoes a transformative journey, finding independen…
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Charlottes Web (1973) E.B. White, Hannah & Barbera, Debbie Reynolds, Paul Lynde, and The Sherman Brothers
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Book Vs. Movie: Charlotte’s Web The 1952 Novel Vs the 1973 Movie "Charlotte's Web" by E.B. White is a classic children's novel that tells the heartwarming story of Wilbur, a pig, and his unlikely friendship with Charlotte, a wise and caring spider. Through Charlotte's clever web-spinning, she helps save Wilbur from being slaughtered, highlighting t…
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The Bling Ring (2013) Based on a Vanity Fair article with Sofia Coppola & Emma Watson
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Book Vs. Movie: The Bling Ring The Vanity Fair Article Vs.The 2013 Sofia Coppola Movie "The Bling Ring" is a 2013 film written and directed by Sofia Coppola and is based on the true story of a group of teenagers known as the Bling Ring, who used the internet to track celebrities' whereabouts to rob their homes. The screenplay is based on Nancy Jo S…
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Cooper Stuff Ep. 210 - The Power of Adoption with Jep and Jess Robertson
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Today we have Jep and Jess Robertson on the show to talk about their children’s book on adoption. We discuss everything from Duck Dynasty to adoption, to the incredible truth that we are adopted into the family of God. This is a fun episode! ► Support Brave Books https://bravebooks.us/ ► Buy John’s new book, Wimpy, Weak, And Woke http://www.johnlco…
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Born Yesterday (1950) Judy Holliday, Broderick Crawford, William Holden, & Garson Kanin
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Book Vs. Movie: Born Yesterday The 1946 Play Vs.The 1950 Movie "Born Yesterday" (based on the 1946 play by Garson Kanin) is a sharp critique of corruption and a celebration of personal growth. It explores the transformative power of education and delves into themes of ethics and integrity. Even after over seven decades, its themes of empowerment, i…
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Cooper Stuff Ep. 209 - Olympic Controversy, Kamala Harris, and Global Elites
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The opening ceremony of the Olympics created massive controversy for multiple reasons. As drag queens paraded around with children present there appeared to be a parody of da Vinci‘s painting of the Lord’s supper. Many, including Cooper Stuff were offended by this and spoke out. Meanwhile, we have unprecedented things happening in the political rea…
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310 to Yuma (2007) Christian Bale, Russell Crowe, Elmore Leonard, Glenn Ford & Van Heflin
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Book Vs. Movie: 3:10 to Yuma The 1953 Elmore Leonard Short Story Vs.The 2007 Movie "3:10 to Yuma" (2007) is a Western film directed by James Mangold, based on a short story by Elmore Leonard. It is a remake of the 1957 film of the same name. Here are some key details: The story is set in the late 19th century. It follows Dan Evans (Christian Bale),…
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The Most Dangerous Game (1932) Joel McCrea, Faye Wray, Leslie Banks, & Richard Connell
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Book Vs. Movie: The Most Dangerous Game The 1924 Short Story Vs.The 1932 Movie "The Most Dangerous Game" is a short story by Richard Connell, published in 1924. It follows Sanger Rainsford, a big-game hunter who ends up on an isolated Caribbean island. There, he meets General Zaroff, a hunter who has grown bored with traditional games and now hunts…
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Cooper Stuff Ep. 208 - Trump Assassination Attempt
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Today’s episode is a little raw and unfiltered. There was an assassination attempt on Donald Trump this past weekend. In a miraculous turn of events he survived and was shot in the ear. We are in a truly frightening moment in American history. Today we talk about the incredible evil and darkness rising to bring tyranny upon America, and why so many…
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Suddenly Last Summer (1959) Tennessee Williams, Elizabeth Taylor, Katharine Hepburn, & Montgomery Clift
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Book Vs. Movie: Suddenly, Last Summer The 1958 Play Vs.The 1959 Movie Suddenly Last Summer is a 1959 film based on the play by Tennessee Williams, adapted for the screen by Gore Vidal and Williams himself. Directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz, the film stars Elizabeth Taylor, Katharine Hepburn, and Montgomery Clift. The plot revolves around a wealthy w…
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God wants to bless you with overwhelming joy and peace. Honor Him; have no other gods before him; and witness the abundant blessings of God. ► Buy John’s new book, Wimpy, Weak, And Woke http://www.johnlcooper.com/wimpyweakwoke ► Subscribe to the podcast: www.johnlcooper.com Apple: http://bit.ly/cooperstuff Spotify: http://bit.ly/cooperstuffspotify …
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Cooper Stuff Ep. 207 - The 1916 Project w/Seth Gruber
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Today we’re talking about a fantastic documentary called “The 1916 Project” that tells the story of where and how the abortion industry began. Pro-life activist Seth Gruber joins the show to discuss the film. You may think you already know about Margaret Sanger and the beginning of what became Planned Parenthood, but you may be surprised and even s…
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Seconds (1966) Rock Hudson, John Frankenheimer, John Randolph, & David Ely.
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Book Vs. Movie: Seconds The 1964 Book Vs. The 1966 Movie The Margos are set to permanently change our lives with "Seconds," a 1966 American science fiction drama directed by John Frankenheimer. The film is based on David Ely's 1963 novel of the same name and stars Rock Hudson in a bravura performance. The plot centers around Arthur Hamilton, a midd…
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The debate heard round the world between Biden and Trump has set off a media firestorm. Suddenly, the mainstream media and most of the pundits on the left are calling for Biden to step down. Certainly this is unprecedented in our lifetimes and there is a lot to unpack. But in the opinion of Cooper Stuff, the main takeaway is the complicity of the c…
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