Best Apel Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 35: Zach West interviews Mike Gathers on the 8 Circuit Model 2:09:46

40m ago2:09:46

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In this episode, Zach West chats with Hilaritas Press Podcast host Mike Gathers about the 8 Circuit Model of Consciousness as described by Timothy Leary, Robert Anton Wilson, and Antero Alli. • • • Links… • Maybe Day: https://www.maybeday.net/ • Prometheus Rising: http://www.hilaritaspress.com/portfolio-item/prometheus-rising/ • Flashbacks by Timot…

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Y'all... Listen Here: Weathering the Storm - Handling Criticism and Offenses. Episode #1 51:45

3h ago51:45

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In the inaugural episode of "Y'all... Listen Here," we bring together three powerhouse women from the media industry to discuss a topic that is as challenging as it is universal: handling criticism and offenses. Join Barbie Bassett, an award-winning TV News Anchor and Meteorologist for Jackson, MS, Therese Apel, the CEO of Darkhorse Press and renow…

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Guy McAfee HHLA85 18:56

1h ago18:56

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This episode tells the story of Guy McAfee, an LAPD police officer turned crime boss turned casino mogul, who played an important role in the development of Las Vegas.By Robert Petersen

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The Heart and Craft Behind Godspell with Anna Eaton, Ellie Knobloch, and Abigail Pletcher 1:32:03

13h ago1:32:03

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In this episode I speak with the creative team for Godspell, our assistant director Anna Eaton, music director Abigail Pletcher, and choreographer Ellie Knobloch, as we discuss our hearts behind this production, some of our goals artistically, and what the process of putting this show together has been like. Godspell opens this Thursday, July 18, a…

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The Experience of Playing Jesus, Part Two. A Roundtable Discussion with Jordan Awe, Nate Knobloch, and Jon Wilson 49:53

1d ago49:53

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In this episode Jon, Nate, and Jordan continue their discussion about playing Jesus, how it impacted their spiritual life, and chat a bit about their experience with Godspell! Godspell runs from July 18-27. Get your tickets today at https://artistsoftheway.ludus.com/index.php Sign up for our newsletter: https://www.artistsoftheway.com/contact.html …

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Lost on Netflix with Cory Wurtenberger | TV For Real 1:20:57

15d ago1:20:57

1:20:57

Lost on Netflix with Cory Wurtenberger | TV For Real Welcome to TV For Real, the RHAP podcast where scripted and reality television collide. Every week, Mike Bloom and Sasha Joseph hit the club and party down with different reality TV stars, talking about their latest favorite shows, their earliest television memories, and so much more. In this epi…

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The Experience of Playing Jesus, Part One. A Roundtable Discussion with Jordan Awe, Nate Knobloch, and Jon Wilson 57:26

8d ago57:26

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In this episode I have a discussion with my friends Nate Knobloch and Jordan Awe. Both are in Godspell, and have played (or are playing) Jesus. The three of us unpack our experiences playing Jesus, what that meant to our faith, and how we view Jesus after having explored Him in such an intimate way. Sign up for our newsletter: https://www.artistsof…

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Episode 34: Denny Sargent – Tantra, Animism and more 2:32:07

21d ago2:32:07

2:32:07

In this episode, Mike Gathers chats with Seattle writer, artist and university instructor Denny Sargent about Tantra, Animism and much more. • • • Links... Denny Sargent's Feral Magick: www.feralmagick.com Denny's books on Amazon: www.amazon.com/stores/Denny-Sargent/author/B001H6IDGY Shri Gurudev Mahendranath: www.internationalnathorder.org/shri-gu…

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Loving God in Life and in Art 32:23

23d ago32:23

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In this episode I celebrate our one year anniversary, and unpack some thoughts I've been having about the importance of loving God as Christians. Why do we love God, how do we love God, and what does it matter or do for us? If you want to share ways you try to love God in your life or in your art, visit our contact form at www.artistsoftheway.com/c…

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A Conversation with the Cast of Twelve Angry Men 56:58

1M ago56:58

56:58

In this episode I speak with Mike Boers, Timothy Bright, Ron Hurd, and Tripp Hurst about their experience in community theatre, and the show they're opening this week, Twelve Angry Men. Twelve Angry Men runs from June 6 to June 22 at Master Arts Theatre, and was directed by Lorna Torres. Sign up for our newsletter: https://www.artistsoftheway.com/…

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Episode 33: Devaraj Sandberg on Wilhelm Reich, character structures, accelerationism, and more 1:34:53

2M ago1:34:53

1:34:53

In this episode, Mike Gathers chats with body based therapist and author Devaraj Sandberg about Wilhelm Reich, Reichian therapy, accelerationism, and more. • • • Links: Dev on Stubstack: https://devaraj2.substack.com/ Dev on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DevarajSandberg Dev’s body based therapy website: https://bioenergetics.org.uk/ Dev’s books…

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The Church, the World, and Artists with Craig Apel 58:42

2M ago58:42

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In this episode I speak with Pastor Craig Apel about the culture within the church, how we as the church and members can do better in handling church hurt, and how the church and his pastoral calling relates to art and artists. Craig is an alumni of Grace Bible College and Moody Bible Institute, and is currently a retired pastor after many years as…

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The Frayed Relationship Between Artists and the Church with Sophia Medawar 1:07:07

2M ago1:07:07

1:07:07

In this episode I speak with Sophia Medawar, a good friend of mine who lives and works in Chicago, IL. We discuss her relationship with God, her relationship with the church, what she's seeing in the lives of her artistic community and how they view the church. We also discuss the role of Christians in Evangelism, and how the standard model for chu…

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Episode 32: R.U. Sirius on Psychedelic Transhumanism and a Singularity 1:50:38

3M ago1:50:38

1:50:38

In this episode, Mike Gathers chats with writer, editor, & vocalist/lyricist Ken Goffman (aka R. U. Sirius) about Psychedelic Transhumanism, Singularity, and more. • • • R.U. at Mindplex https://magazine.mindplex.ai/author/rusirius/ Interview: Has The Silicon Valley Ruling Class Gone To Crazy Town? https://magazine.mindplex.ai/__tescrealism-has-the…

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Art and the Importance of How the Church Acts with Fr. Kris Rolls 59:29

3M ago59:29

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In this episode I speak with my priest, Fr. Kris Rolls about the relationship between the church at artists, his own views on how the church should engage with art, and the importance of how the church does what it does, and what that communicates to the world. Fr. Kris Rolls is the Rector of Christ Church Anglican in Grand Rapids, MI, where he has…

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Down the Hatch: Battlestar Galactica Season 2 Episode 20, ‘Lay Down Your Burdens (Part 2)’ 2:02:27

4M ago2:02:27

2:02:27

Josh Wigler and Mike Bloom go Down the Hatch to talk about “Battlestar Galactica,” the beloved Syfy series about the human race fighting for their lives against a warring army of robots known as Cylons. The series stars Edward James Olmos, Mary McDonnell, Tricia Helfer, Katee Sackhoff and more. Josh and Mike’s “Battlestar Galactica” podcast is desi…

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Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire

3M ago

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EPISODE 107 – Ralph and Jorge are BACK! On this episode they discuss Legendary’s latest entry into the Monsterverse, Adam Wingard’s “Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire”. It’s a monster-fest unlike anything we’ve seen before! Join them as they also talk about the toys, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, Godzilla: Singular Point and much, much more! 4.5.2024 …

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Design, Excellence, and Joy in Art with Nate Knobloch 52:56

3M ago52:56

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In this episode I speak with my friend Nate Knobloch. We discuss his work as a graphic designer, his recent work in illustration, and how we honor God through excellence, and are invited by Him to joyfully play with the gifts He's given us as artists and followers of Christ. Nate works for as a Graphic Designer for Boileau & Co., and his designs ca…

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I Thought You Were Stronger

4M ago

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EPISODE 16 – James and Ralph are back and talking about a brand new episode of Amazon Prime Video’s series Invincible! We jump back into the story to discuss the Season 2 finale, Episode 8 “I Thought You Were Stronger”! Follow Invincipod: https://invincipod.com YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/invincipod BlueSky – https://bsky.app/profile/invincip…

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Down the Hatch: Battlestar Galactica Season 2 Episode 19, ‘Lay Down Your Burdens (Part 1)’ 1:27:28

4M ago1:27:28

1:27:28

Josh Wigler and Mike Bloom go Down the Hatch to talk about “Battlestar Galactica,” the beloved Syfy series about the human race fighting for their lives against a warring army of robots known as Cylons. The series stars Edward James Olmos, Mary McDonnell, Tricia Helfer, Katee Sackhoff and more. Josh and Mike’s “Battlestar Galactica” podcast is desi…

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I’m Not Going Anywhere

4M ago

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EPISODE 15 – Ralph and James are back and talking about a brand new episode of Amazon Prime Video’s series Invincible! We jump back into the story to discuss Season 2 Episode 7 “I’m Not Going Anywhere”! Follow Invincipod: https://invincipod.com YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/invincipod BlueSky – https://bsky.app/profile/invincipod.com Instagram …

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Down the Hatch: Battlestar Galactica Season 2 Episode 18, ‘Downloaded’ 1:34:53

4M ago1:34:53

1:34:53

Down the Hatch: Battlestar Galactica Season 2 Episode 18, ‘Downloaded’ Josh Wigler and Mike Bloom go Down the Hatch to talk about “Battlestar Galactica,” the beloved Syfy series about the human race fighting for their lives against a warring army of robots known as Cylons. The series stars Edward James Olmos, Mary McDonnell, Tricia Helfer, Katee Sa…

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Down the Hatch: Battlestar Galactica Season 2 Episode 18, ‘Downloaded’ 1:33:33

4M ago1:33:33

1:33:33

Josh Wigler and Mike Bloom go Down the Hatch to talk about “Battlestar Galactica,” the beloved Syfy series about the human race fighting for their lives against a warring army of robots known as Cylons. The series stars Edward James Olmos, Mary McDonnell, Tricia Helfer, Katee Sackhoff and more. Josh and Mike’s “Battlestar Galactica” podcast is desi…

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Episode 31: Joseph Matheny – Reality is What You Can Get Away With, magick, ritual, method acting and more... 2:24:36

4M ago2:24:36

2:24:36

In this episode, Mike Gathers chats with Joseph Matheny, multidisciplinary artist and explorer of both the wilderness and the esoteric. Joe was an old friend of Robert Anton Wilson (Joe was also Bob's chauffeur for a while), and he was talking to Bob a lot when the book Reality Is What You Can Get Away With was published, and part of the efforts in…

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Down the Hatch with ‘Getting LOST’ Documentary Producers Ralph Apel and Cancer Gets LOST Founder Jo Garfein 50:29

4M ago50:29

50:29

Down the Hatch with ‘Getting LOST’ Documentary Producers Ryan Apel and Cancer Gets LOST Founder Jo Garfein Josh Wigler and Mike Bloom present a very special episode of Down the Hatch, in which they catch up with “Getting LOST” documentary producers Ralph Apel and Jo Garfein about what to expect from the feature-length film, coming out later this ye…

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Down the Hatch with 'Getting LOST' Documentary Producers Ralph Apel and Cancer Gets LOST Founder Jo Garfein 49:07

4M ago49:07

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Josh Wigler and Mike Bloom present a very special episode of Down the Hatch, in which they catch up with "Getting LOST" documentary producers Ralph Apel and Jo Garfein about what to expect from the feature-length film, coming out later this year to mark LOST's 20th anniversary. Plus, Jo pulls back the curtain on the upcoming Cancer Gets LOST auctio…

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It’s Not That Simple

4M ago

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EPISODE 14 – James and Ralph are back and talking about a brand new episode of Amazon Prime Video’s series Invincible! We jump back into the story to discuss Season 2 Episode 6 “It’s Not That Simple”! Follow Invincipod: https://invincipod.com YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/invincipod BlueSky – https://bsky.app/profile/invincipod.com Instagram – …

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This Must Come as a Shock

4M ago

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EPISODE 13 – Ralph and James are back and talking about a brand new episode of Amazon Prime Video’s series Invincible! After a few month hiatus, we jump back into the story to discuss Season 2 Episode 5 “This Must Come as a Shock”! Follow Invincipod: https://invincipod.com YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/invincipod BlueSky – https://bsky.app/prof…

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Art and Redemption in Video Games with John Taylor 1:09:57

4M ago1:09:57

1:09:57

In this episode I invite my friend John Taylor back on the podcast. We speak about the topic of video games. Are they art? If so, what makes them distinctive as an art form? And how do we engage with them in a redemptive way? John is an associate pastor with Crosswinds Church, and is a graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary and Cornerstone Univers…

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The Expanse Action Figure Kickstarter with Brian Volk-Weiss from the Nacelle Company 24:55

4M ago24:55

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Nick and Brian chat all about the now live "The Expanse" kickstarter for the amazing new toy line from Nacelle. The pair chat about Brian's history with the show, and all of the amazing details and accessories that the figures come with. The pair also chats about stretch goals and how badly Brian wants to make the flight deck chair.To learn more ab…

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Down the Hatch: Battlestar Galactica Season 2 Episode 17, ‘The Captain’s Hand’ 1:19:16

4M ago1:19:16

1:19:16

Down the Hatch: Battlestar Galactica Season 2 Episode 17, ‘The Captain’s Hand’ Josh Wigler and Mike Bloom go Down the Hatch to talk about “Battlestar Galactica,” the beloved Syfy series about the human race fighting for their lives against a warring army of robots known as Cylons. The series stars Edward James Olmos, Mary McDonnell, Tricia Helfer, …

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Down the Hatch: Battlestar Galactica Season 2 Episode 17, ‘The Captain's Hand’ 1:24:01

5M ago1:24:01

1:24:01

Josh Wigler and Mike Bloom go Down the Hatch to talk about “Battlestar Galactica,” the beloved Syfy series about the human race fighting for their lives against a warring army of robots known as Cylons. The series stars Edward James Olmos, Mary McDonnell, Tricia Helfer, Katee Sackhoff and more. Josh and Mike’s “Battlestar Galactica” podcast is desi…

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Down the Hatch: Battlestar Galactica Season 2 Episode 16, ‘Sacrifice’ 1:23:35

4M ago1:23:35

1:23:35

Down the Hatch: Battlestar Galactica Season 2 Episode 16, ‘Sacrifice’ Josh Wigler and Mike Bloom go Down the Hatch to talk about “Battlestar Galactica,” the beloved Syfy series about the human race fighting for their lives against a warring army of robots known as Cylons. The series stars Edward James Olmos, Mary McDonnell, Tricia Helfer, Katee Sac…

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Down the Hatch: Battlestar Galactica Season 2 Episode 16, ‘Sacrifice’ 1:28:19

5M ago1:28:19

1:28:19

Josh Wigler and Mike Bloom go Down the Hatch to talk about “Battlestar Galactica,” the beloved Syfy series about the human race fighting for their lives against a warring army of robots known as Cylons. The series stars Edward James Olmos, Mary McDonnell, Tricia Helfer, Katee Sackhoff and more. Josh and Mike’s “Battlestar Galactica” podcast is desi…

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The Art that Heals Us with Shaye Wilson 57:39

5M ago57:39

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In this episode Shaye Wilson joins us to talk about how we engage with art in our pain. What kinds of art are we drawn to, why, and how is God present in using art to heal us? Shaye is a poet and author under the pen name lynn w. francis. Shaye has also been seen onstage with Jon several times, and is a hobbyist painter, dancer, and just about anyt…

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WIKYS4E41 | Mondo, Attack Peter - Peter Santa-Maria Interview 59:21

5M ago59:21

59:21

"Wait, I Know You" Podcast Season Four, Episode Forty One - Nick chats with Peter Santa-Maria aka Attack Peter about his unique art style of print making as well as his professional work at Mondo. The pair also chat about the Florida art scene and how Peter had to struggle to find his path. They also chat about Madballs and Peter's original Kaiju, …

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Down the Hatch: Battlestar Galactica Season 2 Episode 15, ‘Scar’ 1:27:53

5M ago1:27:53

1:27:53

Down the Hatch: Battlestar Galactica Season 2 Episode 15, ‘Scar’ Josh Wigler and Mike Bloom go Down the Hatch to talk about “Battlestar Galactica,” the beloved Syfy series about the human race fighting for their lives against a warring army of robots known as Cylons. The series stars Edward James Olmos, Mary McDonnell, Tricia Helfer, Katee Sackhoff…

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Down the Hatch: Battlestar Galactica Season 2 Episode 15, ‘Scar’ 1:27:32

5M ago1:27:32

1:27:32

Josh Wigler and Mike Bloom go Down the Hatch to talk about “Battlestar Galactica,” the beloved Syfy series about the human race fighting for their lives against a warring army of robots known as Cylons. The series stars Edward James Olmos, Mary McDonnell, Tricia Helfer, Katee Sackhoff and more. Josh and Mike’s “Battlestar Galactica” podcast is desi…

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Episode 30: Vincent Murphy on Artificial Intelligence 1:58:19

5M ago1:58:19

1:58:19

In this episode, Mike Gathers chats with RAW Lucubrator and Guerill-AI Ontologist, Vincent Murphy. Links: Vincent's Brainstorm The Upcoming AI Future | Kevin Kelly | The Tim Ferriss Show Kevin Kelly on The Many Positive Possibilities of Generative AI Will A.I. Make Us Smarter? Debating the Future of AI: A Conversation with Marc Andreessen AI Will S…

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WIKYS4E40 | Video Games & Sobriety - J. Kenji López-Alt Interview 45:22

5M ago45:22

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"Wait, I Know You" Podcast Season Four, Episode Forty - Nick chats with J. Kenji López-Alt, a James Beard award winner and the New York Times best selling author of the Food Lab, Every Night is Pizza Night and The Wok. The pair chat about two things Kenji hardly talks about; video games and sobriety. The pair also chat about Kenji's new podcast, an…

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Down the Hatch: Battlestar Galactica Season 2 Episode 14, ‘Black Market’ 1:25:11

5M ago1:25:11

1:25:11

Down the Hatch: Battlestar Galactica Season 2 Episode 14, ‘Black Market’ Josh Wigler and Mike Bloom go Down the Hatch to talk about “Battlestar Galactica,” the beloved Syfy series about the human race fighting for their lives against a warring army of robots known as Cylons. The series stars Edward James Olmos, Mary McDonnell, Tricia Helfer, Katee …

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Down the Hatch: Battlestar Galactica Season 2 Episode 14, ‘Black Market’ 1:25:19

5M ago1:25:19

1:25:19

Josh Wigler and Mike Bloom go Down the Hatch to talk about “Battlestar Galactica,” the beloved Syfy series about the human race fighting for their lives against a warring army of robots known as Cylons. The series stars Edward James Olmos, Mary McDonnell, Tricia Helfer, Katee Sackhoff and more. Josh and Mike’s “Battlestar Galactica” podcast is desi…

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Lent for Artists 29:48

5M ago29:48

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In this episode I reflect on the season of Lent, what God is doing to prepare us for Easter as we reflect on our sinfulness and His grace, and what that means for Artists. How do we embrace the uncomfortable season of Lent in our art? I also looks at my experience in Hamlet last year, and how that became an accidental Lenten practice for me, which …

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WIKY S4E39 | Getting Lost - Ralph Apel Interview 1:12:11

5M ago1:12:11

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"Wait, I Know You" Podcast Season Four, Episode Thirty Nine - Nick chats with Ralph Apel, a Producer from the upcoming documentary "Getting Lost" directed by Taylor Morden, director of the Last Blockbuster. The pair chat about all things related to the ABC show "Lost" and about Ralph's history with the show. They also chat about Ralph's super aweso…

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Down the Hatch: Battlestar Galactica Season 2 Episode 13, ‘Epiphanies’ 1:29:49

5M ago1:29:49

1:29:49

Down the Hatch: Battlestar Galactica Season 2 Episode 13, ‘Epiphanies’ Josh Wigler and Mike Bloom go Down the Hatch to talk about “Battlestar Galactica,” the beloved Syfy series about the human race fighting for their lives against a warring army of robots known as Cylons. The series stars Edward James Olmos, Mary McDonnell, Tricia Helfer, Katee Sa…

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Down the Hatch: Battlestar Galactica Season 2 Episode 13, ‘Epiphanies’ 1:30:24

5M ago1:30:24

1:30:24

Josh Wigler and Mike Bloom go Down the Hatch to talk about “Battlestar Galactica,” the beloved Syfy series about the human race fighting for their lives against a warring army of robots known as Cylons. The series stars Edward James Olmos, Mary McDonnell, Tricia Helfer, Katee Sackhoff and more. Josh and Mike’s “Battlestar Galactica” podcast is desi…

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WIKY S4E38 | Super7 - Brian Flynn Interview 1:01:40

5M ago1:01:40

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"Wait, I Know You" Podcast Season Four, Episode Thirty Eight - Nick chats with Brian Flynn, the owner and founder of Super7 and Hybrid design. The pair chat about all things vinyl toys, the history of Supe7, and all of the awesome things they make. They also chat about how toy hunting in the 90's was a little sketchy and about some of the amazing a…

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Working with Children, Puppets, and God's Will with Chris Knobloch 52:27

6M ago52:27

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In this episode, Jon speaks with Chris Knobloch, the Vice President, Director, and Writer for God's Helping Hands! They discuss Chris' experience creating art with the goal of discipling Children, what it's like to work with puppets, and the wonderful way God led Chris to His plan for him. GHH comes alongside churches, camps and communities givin…

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WIKY S4E37 | Death Dreams, Survival Guide - Emily Whitehurst Interview 1:16:02

5M ago1:16:02

1:16:02

"Wait, I Know You" Podcast Season Four, Episode Thirty Seven - Emily Whitehurst, the artist known as Survival Guide, returns to the podcast to chat about all things death dreams. Nick & Em chat about Em's new album, the process of making it, and some of the accomplishments of the record. The pair also talk about who Em would take on an epic journey…

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Down the Hatch: Battlestar Galactica Season 2 Episode 12, ‘Resurrection Ship, Part 2’ 1:28:19

6M ago1:28:19

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Down the Hatch: Battlestar Galactica Season 2 Episode 12, ‘Resurrection Ship, Part 2’ Josh Wigler and Mike Bloom go Down the Hatch to talk about “Battlestar Galactica,” the beloved Syfy series about the human race fighting for their lives against a warring army of robots known as Cylons. The series stars Edward James Olmos, Mary McDonnell, Tricia H…

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