Best Charles Peterson Podcasts (2024)

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120 - How To Get Ahead in Advertising (1988) 1:12:24

5h ago1:12:24

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Look: if for some reason you DON’T want to watch Richard E. Grant rant about the entrenched conspiracy between the wretchedly corrupt spheres of big business and government in the form of consumer advertising, then I guess this isn’t the movie and podcast episode for you. And if you still aren’t interested once you learn that it’s a HandMade Films …

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#51 - THE SHANNON SHARPE IG LIVE INCIDENT, Swiss Model Puree, Road Head Logistics, & The Harlem "Honky" 1:24:18

1h ago1:24:18

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On this episode of BREAKING TAKES, Sam and Zach discuss Shannon Sharpe accidentally going live on IG while in the throes of doing the dirty, a Swiss model who was pureed by her husband, the logistics of figuring out straight and lesbian road head, Sam getting called a "honky" on the streets of Harlem, and more. SUBSCRIBE TO BREAKING TAKES PREMIUM: …

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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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1100 - The Incredible Shrinking Man (1957) 1:29:14

39m ago1:29:14

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Balancing on the razor-thin edge between the pedantic “what would REALLY happen if a guy kept slowly shrinking?” with “sure nerd, but let’s still make it a fun story”, Jack Arnold directs a domestic drama, a survivalist story, and everything in between as he questions foundational questions of existing in his classic science fiction tale. Perceptio…

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#50 - THE MUSHROOM PILOT FREAKOUT, Stranded NASA Astronauts, Kobayashi-Chestnut Netflix Battle, & Where My Refund? 1:38:29

18m ago1:38:29

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On this episode of BREAKING TAKES, Sam and Zach discuss a pilot on mushrooms who almost took down a commercial airliner, the NASA astronauts stranded on the space station and Boeing's less than encouraging words on the situation, the Netflix hot dog-eating battle between Kobayashi and Joey Chestnut, the top 100 questions asked on Google in 2024, an…

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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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Bonus Episode! - Cyberzone (1995) 1:25:00

2d ago1:25:00

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In celebration of Fred Olen Ray’s 70th birthday, we’re sharing an bonus episode of Going Over Our Freds (a podcast hosted by our past-guests Kennedy and Meridith) that Mike joined in on a while back. Enjoy their discussion of Cyberzone (also known as Droid Gunner), starring… Marc Singer!By Mike Noyes & Charlie Peterson

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1155 - Cure (1997) 1:23:06

4d ago1:23:06

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Kevin Allison (Risk! and The State) joins us to talk about Kyoshi Kurosawa’s hypno-thriller - a term I’ve invented which cheapens the film - and he directs the conversation toward Carl Jung’s concept of the “shadow”, which thankfully re-elevates the film. Join our Patreon and support the podcast! Join the Random Acts of Cinema Discord server here! …

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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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107 - Mona Lisa (1986) 1:30:04

11d ago1:30:04

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This week the question is asked: does having had read The Deadly Percheron enhance the viewing experience of this grimy, English, 80s neo-noir about sex work, blackmail, and unrequited love? It turns out that this doesn’t really matter, because… Bob Hoskins. Join our Patreon and support the podcast! Join the Random Acts of Cinema Discord server her…

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#49 - TALIBAN IN THE CLOSET, Cowboys Cheerleader Tryouts, Sam's Jogging Journey, & Should Men Bear Children? 1:20:02

18d ago1:20:02

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On this episode of BREAKING TAKES, Sam and Zach discuss the Taliban banning women from reading out loud in public and why they're all probably closeted gay, the Netflix documentary 'America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders,' Sam getting into the jogging game, whether or not men should bear children for their wives, and more. SUBSCRIBE TO …

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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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723 - Y Tu Mamá También (2001) 1:30:51

22d ago1:30:51

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Coming of age story? Sexual awakening? Road trip movie? These all characterize Alfonso Cuarón’s tale of two young men and one women whose lives intersect for a brief period one summer… kind of. While this film displays a keen understanding of convention it constantly subverts expectations and values along and becomes something all the more charming…

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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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200. Kate Miller-Wilson - @katemillerwilson 54:13

23d ago54:13

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In this conversation, Kate Miller-Wilson discusses her journey into photography, her love for large format photography, and her preference for black and white film. She shares how photography serves as a form of self-care and a way to connect with herself and others. Kate also talks about the challenges and joys of shooting in different environment…

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#48 - THE COCAINE SHARK TAKEOVER, Goth Culture Under Attack, Semen Stories, & Zach Gets Trapped In An Elevator 1:25:19

1M ago1:25:19

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On this episode of BREAKING TAKES, Sam and Zach discuss the sharks who have been snacking on Colombia's finest through cocaine-infested waters, a Texas school that bans all black clothing, the one semen-related topic guys refuse to address, Zach getting trapped in an elevator before his podcast with a Dominatrix, and more. SUBSCRIBE TO BREAKING TAK…

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306 - Le Samouraï (1967) 1:20:41

1M ago1:20:41

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Certainly not the arty-ist neo-noir ever made, but it’s certainly the most Jean-Pierre Melville-ian neo-noir ever made. And that’s more than enough to make this one of the most widely-beloved of all Criterion films. Alain Delain (who sadly passed away between our record and the release date for this episode) brought Tokyo-cool, Parisian romanticism…

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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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1103 - Once Upon A Time In China (1991) 1:20:33

1M ago1:20:33

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Can Master Wong navigate China into the 20th-century and past the obstacles of modernity, invasive western culture, and a whole host of outside threats to tradition? Of course he can. But even he’s got to admit: he looks pretty good in a boater hat and sunglasses. Tsui Hark’s epic kung fu period action/comedy pits western powers, local corruption, …

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#47 - (BREAKING TAKES Premium Preview): PROSTHETICS & POMMEL HORSE 6:44

1M ago6:44

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This is a preview of the full episode of BREAKING TAKES only available for subscribers on BREAKINGTAKES.SUPERCAST.COM. Subscribe today to gain full access to this week's bonus episode, the entire back catalog, and more. SUBSCRIBE TO BREAKING TAKES PREMIUM: https://breakingtakes.supercast.com/ BREAKING TAKES LINKS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.c…

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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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459 - The Exterminating Angel (1962) 1:30:04

2M ago1:30:04

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When 20 or so upper class reveler’s end up at a post-opera gathering hosted by one of their peers, everything seems perfectly… polite. But then director Luis Buñuel imparts upon them the one unbreakable rule of the film: no one can ever leave the well-appointed drawing room. Ever. What follows is a study in the logistics of human survival, depravit…

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#46 - KAMALA IS "BRAT," Celine Dion's Major Comeback, Apocalypse Weapon Of Choice, & Who's On Mount Rushmore? 1:27:06

1M ago1:27:06

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On this episode of BREAKING TAKES, Sam and Zach discuss the Kamala Harris' "brat" saga sweeping social media, Celine Dion's major comeback for the Paris Olympics, their weapon of choice to make it through the apocalypse, Zach forgetting who's on Mount Rushmore, and more. SUBSCRIBE TO BREAKING TAKES PREMIUM: https://breakingtakes.supercast.com/ BREA…

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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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304 - The Man Who Fell To Earth (1976) 1:35:18

2M ago1:35:18

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“Bowie to Bowie… Come in Bowie…” So begins a completely unrelated piece of Bowie-related media that one of us wishes he watched instead. Come have a listen to find out which of us has the appetite (or patience?) for a Nicolas Roeg-directed 1970s dystopian science fiction film starring a beguiling and beloved pop star at the top of his game. Join ou…

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#45 - THE NATIONAL ANTHEM CATASTROPHE, Deadly Motel Shower, Wedding Ring Robber, & The Elevator Transition 1:36:29

2M ago1:36:29

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On this episode of BREAKING TAKES, Sam and Zach discuss the national anthem catastrophe delivered by Ingrid Andress at The Home Run Derby, a motel shower that killed a 72-year-old man, the sister who accused her own sister of stealing her wedding ring, a conversation about "transitioning" that Zach overheard in the elevator, and more. SUBSCRIBE TO …

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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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199. Sam Zhang - @itscapturedbysam 1:02:37

2M ago1:02:37

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In this episode, Sam Zhang, a photographer based in LA, shares her journey into photography and how she found her own style. She started taking pictures at a young age to capture memories and later studied photography in school. Sam worked as a portrait and wedding photographer for a few years, trying to please clients and follow trends. However, s…

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744 - Every Man For Himself (1980) 1:14:25

2M ago1:14:25

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Jean-Luc Godard returns to the podcast with a stylish and cunning exposé of modern French man. Or rather, a study of how women deal with the intransigent, petulant, sometimes comical, and always fragile masculinity of the perpetually dissatisfied narcissists that demand their attentions. Two such long-suffering women are played by Nathalie Baye and…

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#44 - THE TRUMP ASSASINATION ATTEMPT, Hawk Tuah Sensation, Gender Reveal Party Pooper, & Sam Has Rabies? 1:31:42

2M ago1:31:42

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On this episode of BREAKING TAKES, Sam and Zach discuss the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, the sensational celebrity rise of the Hawk Tuah girl, a woman who ruined her own gender reveal party, Sam getting bit by a possibly rabid dog, and more. SUBSCRIBE TO BREAKING TAKES PREMIUM: https://breakingtakes.supercast.com/ BREAKING TAKES LINKS: In…

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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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#43 - (BREAKING TAKES Premium Preview) HUSBAND TOO BROKE TO BE SEXIST? 8:42

2M ago8:42

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This is the preview of the full bonus episode available only for BREAKING TAKES Premium subscribers on BREAKINGTAKES.SUPERCAST.COM. Subscribe today to gain full access to this week's bonus episode, the entire back catalog, and more. SUBSCRIBE TO BREAKING TAKES PREMIUM: https://breakingtakes.supercast.com/ BREAKING TAKES LINKS: Instagram: https://ww…

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645 - The Ballad of Narayama (1958) 1:14:07

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Kabuki and 1950’s studio style combine in Keisuke Kinoshita’s lavish and heart-wrenching account of a rural Japanese family planning for and coping with the responsibilities and struggles of ubasute - a village’s custom to carry elderly family members to a mountaintop in winter and abandon them. Gorgeous set and production design add a compelling d…

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Episode #233 - The Christmaker with Professor James McGrath 1:02:49

2M ago1:02:49

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In this episode we’re joined by Prof. James McGrath, who is the Clarence L. Goodwin Chair in New Testament Language and Literature at Butler University and the author of the book that we’re discussing here, Christmaker: A Life of John the Baptist (published by Eerdmans). Over the course of our conversation, we talk about biographical details that w…

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840 - The Executioner (1963) 1:09:36

3M ago1:09:36

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Internationally-neglected Spanish auteur Luis García Berlanga enters the collection neither with a bang, a whimper, a chop, nor a zap… but with a silenced gasp. His celebrated black comedy somehow managed to slip past Franco’s censors to show us a man slowly, haplessly, and inevitably lured with only the best intentions to utterly compromise his mo…

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Episode #232 - Ministers of Propaganda with Dr. Scott Coley 1:03:19

2M ago1:03:19

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In this episode we’re joined by Dr. Scott Coley, who is Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy at Mount St. Mary’s University, and the author of the book we’re discussing in this episode: Ministers of Propaganda: Truth, Power, and the Ideology of the Religious Right (published by Eerdmans). Over the course of our conversation, we talk about the i…

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198. Nicki Sebastian - @nickisebastian 1:02:59

3M ago1:02:59

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Nicki Sebastian, a film photographer, shares her journey from art administration to freelance photography, her battle with leukemia, and her transition to film photography. She discusses the challenges and rewards of shooting film, the impact of her illness on her perspective, and the freedom she found in embracing risk. The conversation covers top…

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#42 - NORTH KOREAN EXECUTED FOR K-POP, Baby Reindeer, Gay Pride Brawl, & AITA Lazy Cruise Parents 51:56

2M ago51:56

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On this solo episode of BREAKING TAKES, Zach discusses a North Korean citizen who was publically executed for listening to K-Pop, his opinion on the show Baby Reindeer, a brawl that happened in Washington Square Park during a Pride March, parents who asked their kid to hold a cruise for 45 minutes, and more. SUBSCRIBE TO BREAKING TAKES PREMIUM: htt…

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6th Annual Rando Awards 2:10:54

3M ago2:10:54

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And with the coming of another Rando Awards, so too passes another season of Random Acts of Cinema. Join us as we look back and reflect on all the bests and the worsts of a solid year of Criterion films. Join the Random Acts of Cinema Discord server here! *Come support the podcast and get yourself or someone you love a random gift at our merch stor…

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The Rhetoric of Lewis and Sayers w/ Dr. Jim Beitler (Archives) 47:26

3M ago47:26

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To celebrate the start of the Wade Center's new Director, Dr. Jim Beitler (Professor of English) we decided to re-release an archival episode recorded and released back in July 2019. 'Rhetoric’ is often a byword for hollow or negative speech. In truth, rhetoric is the art of persuasion. This week, Dr. Jim Beitler discusses his new book, Seasoned Sp…

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Episode #231 - The Legacy of Slavery in Edwards, Wesley, and Whitefield with Dr. Sean McGever 1:05:44

3M ago1:05:44

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In this episode we’re joined by Dr. Sean McGever, who is Area Director for Young Life in Phoenix and teaches at Grand Canyon University, and who is the author of Ownership: The Evangelical Legacy of Slavery in Edwards, Wesley, and Whitefield (published by IVP). Over the course of our conversation, Dr. McGever informs us about the relationship that …

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1012 - All About My Mother (1999) 1:24:10

3M ago1:24:10

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This podcast is dedicated to all podcasters who ever podcasted, all… Nevermind, Pedro Almodovar does it better in his tragic, heartwarming, found-family melodrama about an unlikely group of women who find one another in Barcelona. Join our Patreon and support the podcast! Join the Random Acts of Cinema Discord server here! *Come support the podcast…

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#41 - THE CHESTNUT VS KOBAYASHI HOT DOG REMATCH, Amazon Tribe Addicted To Porn, South Korea's BTS Rebuttal, & Thong Fetish 1:21:15

3M ago1:21:15

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On this episode of BREAKING TAKES, Sam and Zach discuss the Joey Chestnut vs. Takeru Kobayashi hot-dog eating rematch taking place on Netflix on Labor Day weekend, an Amazon tribe that was given access to Starlink, and immediately became addicted to porn, the ongoing troll battle between North vs. South Korea, a boyfriend thong fetish, and more. SU…

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Episode #230 – Augustine & The Problem of the Christian Master with Dr. Matthew Elia 1:06:56

3M ago1:06:56

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In this episode we’re joined by Dr. Matthew Elia, who is assistant professor of theology, race, and environment at Saint Louis University, and the author of The Problem of the Christian Master: Augustine in the Afterlife of Slavery (published by Yale University Press). Over the course of our conversation we talk about what Augustine had to say abou…

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From FPV Racing to Filmmaking tales of the Jedeye - A conversation with Vince Tonk aka Jedeye FPV 🇦🇼 Ep.16 1:02:31

3M ago1:02:31

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Ep -16 Discover the thrilling world of FPV filming with Vince Irie, co-owner of Dutch Drone Gods! In this conversation, Vince shares his journey, top tips, and the exciting projects that have taken him to new heights in the drone industry. - Vince's transition from drone racing to filming epic projects for brands like Red Bull and F1. - Proven stra…

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760 - State of Siege (1972) 1:17:53

3M ago1:17:53

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Costa-Gavras puts the viewer in the middle of a two-sided conspiracy of wrestle power in an unnamed South American nation. At its heart: a rebel-led kidnapping scheme to force the police state to release political prisoners. Corruption, torture, murder, and terror - all sponsored and plotted out by American “advisors” - are exposed in this chilling…

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#40 - THE HUNTER BIDEN GUN TRIAL, Shopping Cart Karen, & The Boyfriend Noodling Around 1:17:25

3M ago1:17:25

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On this episode of BREAKING TAKES, Sam and Zach discuss the Hunter Biden gun trial, a woman who recorded a rant about shopping etiquette, the boyfriend who refuses to make noodles the way his girlfriend likes them, and more. SUBSCRIBE TO BREAKING TAKES PREMIUM: https://breakingtakes.supercast.com/ BREAKING TAKES LINKS: Instagram: https://www.instag…

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