Best John Parham Podcasts (2024)

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Burton’s Pasty Fetish ( w/ Andy Daly, Ronnie Adrian) 1:23:03

4d ago1:23:03

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Trump ear conspiracy; Gamecock love almost gets man fired; rewinding VHS porn tapes; Tim Burton pasty actor obsession; MP3 bugles; topics a cabbie will talk about including Playboy centerfolds. Unlock the BONUS SCENE at improv4humans.com and gain access to every episode of i4h, all ad-free, as well as TONS of exclusive new podcasts delving deeper i…

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Episode #243 - Benedictine Monasticism with Br. John Baptist Santa Ana 45:56

5h ago45:56

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Carrying on in our series on monasticism and religious orders, in this episode we’re joined by Br. John Baptist Santa Ana, who is a monk in the Benedictine Order at St Andrew’s Abbey in California, and a student at the University of Notre Dame studying Greek Patristics. Over the course of our conversation, Br. John Baptist talks with us about his p…

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Ep 80 Matthew Granovetter: Bridge Mystic 1:50:05

3d ago1:50:05

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Matthew Granovetter is a six-time NABC champion. He also won a world championship, the Mixed Pairs, in 2006. He is a popular author and teacher, along with his wife, Pamela. They are best known for their theories on bidding via their system GUS (Granovetter Unified System) and their books on defensive play. Matthew is Hasidic (a branch of Orthodox …

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Damron, Schnabel, Speckman, & the Aqua Velva Blue Mountain (Michael Dean Damron, Micah Schnabel, Vanessa Jean Speckman, Jon Gabrus, Ben Rodgers, Mookie Blaiklock) 1:16:19

11d ago1:16:19

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Christian bands stealing songs; fat bass strings; bouncers burning mummies; three card monte cartel; legendary ER stories; sweaty palm problems; Brownie girl scout cookie assassinations; no locked doors in Vatican. Unlock the BONUS SCENE at improv4humans.com and gain access to every episode of i4h, all ad-free, as well as TONS of exclusive new podc…

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Episode #242 - The History of Monasticism with Rev. Dr. Greg Peters 49:06

2d ago49:06

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In this episode we’re joined by the Rev. Dr. Greg Peters, who is Professor of Medieval and Spiritual Theology in the Torrey Honors College of Biola University, an Anglican priest, and the author of several books on Monasticism, including The Monkhood of All Believers: The Monastic Foundation of Christian Spirituality (published by Baker) and The St…

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Unexpected Opportunities - John Fields '03 32:44

10d ago32:44

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John Fields 2003-BA, College of Arts & Sciences | Honors College Curator and Lydia Cheney & Jim Sokol Endowed Director, Abroms-Engel Institute for Visual Arts (AEIVA) More Information Abroms-Engel Institute for the Visual Arts UAB News - John Fields named senior director of UAB's AEIVA UAB News - Gift endows first non-faculty staff position for dir…

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Trucker Dreams (w/ John Gemberling, Craig Rowin) 1:18:40

8d ago1:18:40

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Treasure hunters rent a trowel; humans getting turtle disease; lobster roll addicts; truckers share their truck dreams; mustard helps pain; secret land bridge from Iceland. Unlock the BONUS SCENE at improv4humans.com and gain access to every episode of i4h, all ad-free, as well as TONS of exclusive new podcasts delving deeper into improv, the histo…

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Episode #241 - The Divine Heartset in Philippians with Dr. Crispin Fletcher-Louis 1:03:45

9d ago1:03:45

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In this episode we're joined by Dr. Crispin Fletcher-Louis, who is a Fellow at the University of Gloucestershire and the author of the book that we’re discussing in this episode, The Divine Heartset: Paul’s Philippians Christ Hymn, Metaphysical Affections, and Civic Virtues (published by Cascade). Over the course of our conversation, we talk about …

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Ghoulies Problem & Hot Tub Boats (w/ Neil Campbell, Aman Adumer) 1:19:22

25d ago1:19:22

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Sh*t-talking droids on Star Wars; apartment building meeting about ghoulie problem; whale song complaints; snooty hot tub boats; Ice Cube dumps in airplane bathroom; missing body part at TSA. Unlock the BONUS SCENE at improv4humans.com and gain access to every episode of i4h, all ad-free, as well as TONS of exclusive new podcasts delving deeper int…

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Episode #240 - Embedded Genres with Professor Jeannine Brown 48:19

16d ago48:19

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In this episode we’re joined by Professor Jeannine Brown, who is David Price Professor of Biblical Foundations at Bethel Seminary, a member of the NIV translation committee, and the author of a number of books on Hermeneutics and the Gospels as well as the book that we’re excited to discuss in this episode, Embedded Genres in the New Testament: Und…

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Hometown Hero - Joe Webb '09 21:10

19d ago21:10

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Joe Webb BS, College of Arts and Sciences, 2009 Head Football Coach, Jackson-Olin High School More Info Joe Webb - Wikipedia page UAB Football - 2009 Football Roster Joe Webb - NFL.com Yellowhammer - Former UAB, NFL quarterback Joe Webb becomes Jackson-Olin head coach 1819 News - Former UAB and NFL quarterback Joe Webb continues his transition into…

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THC = PED for Skateboarding/Breakdancing? (w/ Vic Michaelis, Dhruv Singh) 1:13:28

1M ago1:13:28

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Olympics keep Raygun off social media; judges steal bronze medals; 3 liter soda chugging videos; Dallas Cowboy cheerleader high splits fiasco; and official CIA hype songs. Unlock the BONUS SCENE at improv4humans.com and gain access to every episode of i4h, all ad-free, as well as TONS of exclusive new podcasts delving deeper into improv, the histor…

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Episode #239 - Modern Genre Theory with Rev. Dr. Andrew Judd 1:04:20

23d ago1:04:20

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In this episode we’re joined by Rev. Dr. Andrew Judd, who is Deputy Principal and Lecturer in Old Testament at Ridley College in Melbourne, Australia, and the author of the book we’re discussing in this episode, Modern Genre Theory: An Introduction for Biblical Studies (published by Zondervan Academic). Over the course of our conversation, Dr. Judd…

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Dylan Earl & Middle Road Spliff Smokers (w/ Tim Meadows, Dan Lippert and musical guest Dylan Earl) 1:01:26

1M ago1:01:26

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Learning to sing with pickle in mouth; corrugated tin vs. corrugated steel; diss tracks at restaurants; pissing off drug dealers; Dan’s publicity team disturbed by press photos; and the truth about Joe Caruso. Unlock the BONUS SCENE at improv4humans.com and gain access to every episode of i4h, all ad-free, as well as TONS of exclusive new podcasts …

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Episode #238 - Christian Dominionism & Nationalism with Dr. Valerie Hobbs 59:09

30d ago59:09

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In this episode we're joined by Dr. Valerie Hobbs (@vhobbs5), Senior Lecturer in the School of English at the University of Sheffield and author of No Love in War: A Story of Christian Nationalism (@MayflyBooks). In this episode we discuss Dr Hobb’s autoethnographic book about growing up in Christian Dominionism and the violence she witnessed and e…

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Working Toward a Clean World - Dr. Josh Forakis '23 27:29

1M ago27:29

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Josh Forakis PHD-College of Arts and Sciences, 2023 CERT-Graduate School, 2023 Postdoc-Hawaii Pacific University More Information Dissertation - A CURE for Microplastics: Introducing First-Year Honors Students to Environmental Chemistry through Undergraduate Research Hawaii Pacific University - Center for Marine Debris Research LinkedIn Profile…

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Tripping Triplets Triple Homicide (w/ Lennon Parham, Tami Sagher) 1:17:11

2M ago1:17:11

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Karaoke misfits break etiquette; GG Allin seeks career change; true crime bed & breakfast; belly dancing and the Ferris wheel at the World’s Fair; the invention and lustful side effects of Juicy Fruit gum; fountain needle pens rehab. Unlock the BONUS SCENE at improv4humans.com and gain access to every episode of i4h, all ad-free, as well as TONS of…

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Episode #237 - The Life of Eugene Peterson with Dr. Winn Collier 54:19

1M ago54:19

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In this episode we're joined by Dr. Winn Collier (@winncollier), Associate Professor of Pastoral Theology and Christian Imagination and Director of the Eugene Peterson Center for Christian Imagination at Western Theological Seminary (@westernsem) and author of A Burning in My Bones: The Authorized Biography of Eugene Peterson (@authenticmedia). In …

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Episode 79: Boss Ladies of Bridge – Ladawna Parham and Bronia Jenkins 54:10

1M ago54:10

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Just before the Toronto NABC, John sat down with Ladawna Parham, executive director of the ACBL Educational Foundation, and Bronia Jenkins, executive director of the ACBL. Jenkins, “one year in,” still has the energy and vision she started with, if not more. Parham, who took the position in November, has had to start from the ground up, with no bri…

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House of the Dragon Castration Fever ( w/ Zach Reino, James Mannion) 1:19:42

2M ago1:19:42

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Drunk pond Karen attacks teens; House of Dragon writer’s room loves castration; Batman vs. Alice in Wonderland; neighbors fight over not getting invited to Gala; computer tabs help CSI solve case; injuries on the Blob; and somebody gets “hosed down good”. Unlock the BONUS SCENE at improv4humans.com and gain access to every episode of i4h, all ad-fr…

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Episode #236 - The Art of Biography Writing with Lucy S. R. Austen 42:30

1M ago42:30

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In this episode we're joined by Lucy S. R. Austen (@LucySRAusten) writer, editor, and author of the biography Elisabeth Elliot: A Life (@crossway). Over the course of our conversation, we discuss the process of biography writing and how one seeks to tell the story of a complex and influential person like Elisabeth Elliot. We explore the various cul…

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Shaping His Own Destiny - Dr. Groesbeck Parham '81 30:17

2M ago30:17

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Dr. Groesbeck Parham MD-Heersink School of Medicine, 1981 Residency-Heersink School of Medicine, 1985 Senior Clinical Expert, World Health Organization CEO, Friends of Africa Friends of Africa, Inc. (501c3) Donate - thefriendsofafrica.org/donate Contact - professorparham@gmai.com or 205-835-9317 More Information Friends of Africa - website George W…

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Pool, Ocean, Lake, River, Creek (w/ Ify Nwadiwe, Sean Conroy) 1:26:31

2M ago1:26:31

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Trespassing for fun; tini Dobermans; mud golem housekeeping staff; Conroy clan acting “shellfish”; Disney magic fast lightening zap pass and the barber you can hear cutting hair near Indiana Jones ride; drinking pee on a hike; Captain Krunch cultural literacy at Epcot Center; and Captain America accused of cutting Darth Vader’s “hair”. Unlock the B…

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Episode #235 - The Art & Purpose of Life Writing with Dr. Charles Marsh 1:18:41

2M ago1:18:41

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CW: suicide and mental health In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Charles Marsh, Commonwealth Professor of Religious Studies and Director of the Project on Lived Theology (@LivedTheology) at the University of Virginia and author of Strange Glory: A Life of Dietrich Bonhoeffer (@AAKnopf) and Evangelical Anxiety: A Memoir (@HarperOneBooks). In this …

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Misfits, Adicts, and the Crimson Ghost (w/ Bobby Moynihan, Pam Murphy) 1:11:43

2M ago1:11:43

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Brett and Besser report back from the No Values Festival; parent just don’t understand; Bobby was Woodsy the Owl; Pam pretends to be a twin; Bono not Irish; woman eats bit coin; Ozempic ace; and poop freaks at Studio 54. Unlock the BONUS SCENE at improv4humans.com and gain access to every episode of i4h, all ad-free, as well as TONS of exclusive ne…

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Episode #234 - Sexvangelicals with Jeremiah Gibson and Julia Postema 56:24

2M ago56:24

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In this episode we’re joined by Jeremiah Gibson and Julia Postema, licensed psychotherapists and certified sex therapists based in Utrecht, The Netherlands, hosts a podcast called Sexvangelicals. As we talk about in our discussion with them, their specialization as therapists is helping couples coming out of negative religious backgrounds. In our c…

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Banking on His Roots - Olu Ogunbi '12 24:29

2M ago24:29

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Olu Ogunbi BS, Collat School of Business/Honors College '12 More Information Olu Ogunbi - personal website Business Africa Online - Las Gidi: Bringing Nigerian culture and flavors to the USA CentralAL Inc! - 40 Under 40 2023 Gumptown Magazine - Las Gidi: A Traditional Taste of Nigeria Las Gidi - website Olu Ogunbi - UAB National Alumni Society…

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Fully Naked Ankles (w/ Neil Flynn, Pete Hulne) 1:05:38

2M ago1:05:38

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Bacon dreams with no ketchup on hot dogs; seventeen seventeen, cool and solid seventeen; bad quotes impel men and the best hostess is a procuress; tinkertoys vs. lincoln logs; Popeye tattoos; but to coin a phrase I’ll be a monkey’s uncle with a twenty three skidoo will all make sense. Unlock the BONUS SCENE at improv4humans.com and gain access to e…

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