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Will Allen and Michael Bryson talk about whatever geek media strikes their fancy as they attempt to amuse and inform.
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Welcome to Speaking of Faith with Bishop DeDe where we’ll connect faith questions and insights with the everyday realities of modern life. Join us on a transformative journey as we explore key theological concepts and their relevance to our daily lives, intentionally working to partner with God in healing the world with love. Delve into the depths of religious thought in the Episcopal tradition, uncovering diverse perspectives and philosophical insights. Engage in meaningful discussions on t ...
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Optic Blast! is the comic book discussion show where comedy and comics collide. A monthly podcast that covers the highs, lows and most importantly the in-betweens of the comic book medium. Here at Optic Blast we love comics, and we hope to provide an insightful commentary on the comic book medium, but we’re not above making lewd jokes along the way.
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Send us a Text Message. Summary In this episode, we discuss the significance of Juneteenth and its connection to faith. In the context of the history of Juneteenth and the ongoing struggles for racial justice in the United States, we emphasize the importance of recognizing the dignity of all people and taking action to address systemic inequalities…
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Prayer, Discernment, and Celebration: Intro to General Convention
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Send us a Text Message. Summary In this episode, RomComm takes a spin in the host's chair and welcomes Canon Megan to discuss the upcoming 81st General Convention of the Episcopal Church. We explain that the General Convention is both an event and an entity where bishops and deputies come together and to vote on legislation that determines the rule…
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Conversations Across Difference in Pride Month and Always
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Send us a Text Message. Summary In this episode, we dig into the idea of building community across difference, rooted in the scripture of 1 Corinthians. We delve into the challenges of unity, the impact of metaphors on our thinking, the dehumanization of others, and the importance of humility and love in our interactions. Keywords community, unity,…
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Send us a Text Message. CW: Discussion of suicidal thoughts. Summary In this episode, we talk with Teddy and Carson, two recently confirmed teens who share their faith journey and experiences with the Episcopal Church in Central New York. They discuss their baptism, confirmation, and the impact of their faith on their lives. The conversation delves…
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Meeting People Where They Are: Reimagining Church
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Send us a Text Message. Summary In this episode, we explore the changing nature of what it means to be church in today's world. We discuss the beauty and opportunities of adapting to new ways of worship as well as the challenges that come with any change. Through it all, we emphasize the importance of being open to the movement of the Holy Spirit a…
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Speaking of Faith in the Language of the People: A Pentecost Episode
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Send us a Text Message. Summary In this conversation, we enter into the story of Pentecost and explore the importance of meeting people where they are as we proclaim the message of God's faithfulness. What does it mean that the disciples were not trying to "do" anything on the day of Pentecost but were instead caught up in the movement of the Holy …
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Loving and Healing Together: Diocesan Ministry in Central New York
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Send us a Text Message. In this special episode of Speaking of Faith with Bishop DeDe, RomComm takes the host's mic and has a conversation with Canon Megan Castellan, Adam Eichelberger (our Program Coordinator and Secretary of Convention), and Lay Leader Karen Anderson about diocesan ministry and how it is lived out in the Diocese of Central New Yo…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, in the light of the anti-war protests erupting across the diocese and across the country on college campuses, we dig in to what it means to speak of our faith in times of conflict. Bishop DeDe emphasizes the importance of speaking about faith in ways that promote understanding, respect, and healing, rather t…
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Send us a Text Message. Summary In this episode, we speak of our faith by exploring the reality and concept of a calling of faith. We discuss how all of God's people - not just those who take holy orders - have a calling and bust some myths about the idea of a calling. Having a calling is not about "getting it right," but about being in a relations…
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Being Trans in Church: Perspectives and Insight from Some of our Trans Siblings
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Send us a Text Message. CW: Mention of suicidal state Summary In this podcast episode, Bishop DeDe is joined by Kevin and Becky, transgender persons in our diocese, to discuss their experiences, especially as it relates to their church lives. Becky, a priest, shares her journey of transitioning and finding acceptance in her current church, while Ke…
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No Exceptions: A Response to "Infinite Dignity" from the Roman Catholic Church
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Send us a Text Message. Summary In this episode, Bishop DeDe and RomComm are joined by the Rev. Canon Megan Castellan, the Canon to the Ordinary for Mission and Formation in the Diocese of Central New York. Together they discuss the “Infinite Dignity,” a document released on April 8 by the Roman Catholic Church. They explore the concept of embracin…
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Send us a Text Message. Summary In this episode, Bishop DeDe and RomComm discuss the story of Thomas' encounter with the risen Christ in the Gospel of John. They explore the concept of doubt in faith and how doubt can actually deepen our engagement with our faith. They highlight Thomas' absence when the disciples were gathered in fear and his insis…
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Jesus's Humanity in Fear and Anxiety: A Maundy Thursday Episode
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Send us a Text Message. Summary In this episode, Bishop DeDe discusses the significance of Maundy Thursday and the humanity of Jesus. She explores Jesus' response to fear and anxiety and reads from John chapter 13, which focuses on the washing of the feet. Bishop DeDe emphasizes the moments of sacrifice and suffering in Jesus' life and the hope of …
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we delve into the complex and often overlooked topic of the Doctrine of Discovery. Join Bishop DeDe and guests Bishop Douglas Lucia of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse and Bishop Lee Miller II of the Upstate New York Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America as they uncover the historical ori…
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Send us a Text Message. In this conversation, Bishop DeDe and RomComm discuss the meaning and practices of Lent. They explore the historical and contemporary practices of fasting, prayer, and supplication during Lent and emphasize the importance of living intentionally and facing the fear of imperfection. They also discuss the significance of time …
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Slave Trade Lament and Repentance Service Preview
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Send us a Text Message. Summary This conversation explores the concept of liturgy and its role in leading us to address social issues, particularly the historical and contemporary realities of the slave trade. The episode previews the Province II Slave Trade Lament and Repentance liturgy which we be live on February 14, Ash Wednesday, at 10 a.m. ES…
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Talking Substance Use Disorders and Recovery with Deacon Kay
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Send us a Text Message. This podcast episode focuses on the need for conversations about addiction and sobriety, particularly in light of a recent incident of driving while intoxicated. Deacon Kay, a bivocational deacon and licensed clinician, shares her insights and experiences in the field of social work. The conversation covers important conside…
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What's the deal with land acknowledgements?
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to Season 2 of Speaking of Faith! In this first quarter of the year, we're focusing on racial healing and we're beginning by focusing locally on our relationships with indigenous peoples. In this first episode, we explore land acknowledgements and how they can do more harm than healing when they happen outside of tru…
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Send us a Text Message. In our final episode of our first season and of 2023, Bishop DeDe talks about how we can create more sacred space to create room for God during this season of Christmastide. AI Disclosure: To support our staff in their limited time, many of our episode summaries are first generated by AI and then edited by the Communications…
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Send us a Text Message. In this final episode of our Baptismal Covenant series, we explore the last bidding in the Baptismal Covenant: "Will you strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being?" AI Disclosure: To support our staff in their limited time, many of our episode summaries are first generated by…
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Send us a Text Message. In our penultimate episode in our Baptismal Covenant Series, we explore the next bidding: "Will you seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbor as yourself?" AI Disclosure: To support our staff in their limited time, many of our episode summaries are first generated by AI and then edited by the Communications …
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Send us a Text Message. As a continuance of our series on the Baptismal Covenant, we jump in to the next bidding: "Will you proclaim by word and example the Good News of God in Christ?" AI Disclosure: To support our staff in their limited time, many of our episode summaries are first generated by AI and then edited by the Communications Director to…
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Speaking Faith During the Holidays: A Special Episode about How we Relate to One Another
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Bishop DeDe shares some practical tips for how to live out and Speak Faith in ways that bring people close together, instead of leaving us further divided, over this holiday season. AI Disclosure: To support our staff in their limited time, many of our episode summaries are first generated by AI and then edi…
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Honoring the Creator in Each Other: A Special Episode for Trans Awareness Week and Trans Day of Remembrance
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we revisit the grounding of our Baptismal Covenant - the Being with whom we're covenanting - by reminding ourselves that in our relationship with the Creator of All, we witness the love, beauty, and majesty of the creator in all God's people being their full selves. During this Trans Awareness Week and ahead…
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Send us a Text Message. As we continue our series exploring the Baptismal Covenant, we continue building on the "so what" biddings with the next up: "Will you persevere in resisting evil, and, whenever you fall into sin, repent and return to the Lord?" AI Disclosure: To support our staff in their limited time, many of our episode summaries are firs…
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Send us a Text Message. So far in our series exploring the Baptismal Covenant, we've dug in to who it is we're covenanting with: God the Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit. This week, we get into the first of the "so what" biddings: "Will you continue in the apostles' teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of the bread, and in the prayers?…
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Send us a Text Message. As we continue our series on the Baptismal Covenant, this week we explore the next bidding: "Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit?" AI Disclosure: To support our staff in their limited time, many of our episode summaries are first generated by AI and then edited by the Communications Director to accurately reflect and previ…
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Send us a Text Message. As we continue our series on the baptismal covenant, we present the second of two episodes responding to the second bidding in the covenant: "Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God?" AI Disclosure: To support our staff in their limited time, many of our episode summaries are first generated by AI and then edited by t…
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Send us a Text Message. As we continue our series on the baptismal covenant, we present this first of two episodes responding to the second bidding in the covenant: "Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God?" AI Disclosure: To support our staff in their limited time, many of our episode summaries are first generated by AI and then edited by t…
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Send us a Text Message. In this first episode of our series on the baptismal covenant, we explore what "covenant" means and the first bidding from the Episcopal Book of Common Prayer, "Do you believe in God the Father?" AI Disclosure: To support our staff in their limited time, many of our episode summaries are first generated by AI and then edited…
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Send us a Text Message. In this short intro episode, Bishop DeDe previews the purpose and format of this new diocesan resource. Submit your questions and feedback to https://cnyepiscopal.org/podcast. AI Disclosure: To support our staff in their limited time, many of our episode summaries are first generated by AI and then edited by the Communicatio…
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Send us a Text Message. Launching September 28, 2023, join us for Speaking of Faith with Bishop DeDe. AI Disclosure: To support our staff in their limited time, many of our episode summaries are first generated by AI and then edited by the Communications Director to accurately reflect and preview our podcast episodes.…
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Episode 33! Theoretically there was a topic for this one, but we decided Matthew McConaughey was more interesting.By Nerd podcast by Classic City Comedy
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POTPURRI! Will and Bryson talk about whatever. We haven't given up on topics. We did for this one thoughBy Nerd podcast by Classic City Comedy
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We review “The Writing on the Wall” and finally we get some answers about said mysterious writing! We’re guessing it’s a plan of the lost city of the Ancients, somewhere in the Pegasus Galaxy.By Thwipping Boys - Comics | WWE Wrestling | Sci-Fi | Fantasy | Film | TV | Videogames | Game of Thrones | Babylon 5
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Splitting the group up for extended periods was our least favourite thing in Season 4 so it’s annoying that we’re doing that again. But for the second of three such episodes, at least they’re concentrating on Abraham, who might be our favourite character at the moment.By Thwipping Boys - Comics | WWE Wrestling | Sci-Fi | Fantasy | Film | TV | Videogames | Game of Thrones | Babylon 5
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We’ve essentially watched three Constantine pilots in the last couple of weeks. Firstly the original never-aired pilot which set up a series featuring Liv as a main character… Then we watched the retooled pilot after hearing that there were a load of changes…wish we’d have realised we could just rewatch the last ten minutes. Finally, since Episode …
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Slabtown, in which the long-awaited answer to the question of Beth’s whereabouts turns out to be…really bloody disappointing. Good thing we’ll never have to come back to this…CAROL! FFS!! WE THOUGHT YOU WERE COOL!By Thwipping Boys - Comics | WWE Wrestling | Sci-Fi | Fantasy | Film | TV | Videogames | Game of Thrones | Babylon 5
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A little while back we discussed the first issue of Grant Morrison’s insane DC Universe dream project Multiversity and now we’re back to discuss The second and third chapters in this epic saga. It’s already messing with Jon’s head, as he seems to make the same “joke” about the comic being haunted in both reviews…cue spooky music.…
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Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. continues to do what it does best – disappoint. Plus! Our initial thoughts on the MCU Phase 3 news!By Thwipping Boys - Comics | WWE Wrestling | Sci-Fi | Fantasy | Film | TV | Videogames | Game of Thrones | Babylon 5
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Once I ran to you (I ran) Now you’ll Bar-Be-Que This tainted meat you’ve taken You didn’t know that I’d been bitten Take my tears and that’s not nearly all Tainted meat Tainted meatBy Thwipping Boys - Comics | WWE Wrestling | Sci-Fi | Fantasy | Film | TV | Videogames | Game of Thrones | Babylon 5
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Secrets, revelations and some new tech with the potential to make the series very annoying! Check out our thoughts on “Face My Enemy” and “A Hen in the Wolf House”.By Thwipping Boys - Comics | WWE Wrestling | Sci-Fi | Fantasy | Film | TV | Videogames | Game of Thrones | Babylon 5
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After the almost unbearable tension of last week we get a slower, more character-driven episode which still manages to keep the action level, stakes and mystery high. Best of all there is absolutely no sign of any cannibals. Phew, what a relief!By Thwipping Boys - Comics | WWE Wrestling | Sci-Fi | Fantasy | Film | TV | Videogames | Game of Thrones | Babylon 5
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The Thwipping Boys discuss the tense-as-all-fuck season five opener…and have a lengthy discussion about how confusing the Negan / Not Negan thing has been. That was NOT Negan at the end of the episode. Note the face tattoos. — Robert Kirkman (@RobertKirkman) October 13, 2014 This CANNOT be the guy from the flashback as Kirkman says. Plus why hide h…
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We continue to podcast on Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. with our thoughts on “Heavy is the Head” and “Making Friends and Influencing People”.By Thwipping Boys - Comics | WWE Wrestling | Sci-Fi | Fantasy | Film | TV | Videogames | Game of Thrones | Babylon 5
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We didn’t love Season 1 of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D, something we mentioned in that uncharacteristically angry Serenity podcast we did. So we’re hoping for something funnier, cooler, darker and just a bit more engaging with Season 2. Does the first episode show promise?By Thwipping Boys - Comics | WWE Wrestling | Sci-Fi | Fantasy | Film | TV | Videogames | Game of Thrones | Babylon 5
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Season 3 gets off to an extraordinarily English start with the introduction of Marcus (we haven’t even got to A Late Delivery from Avalon yet!) and the Thwipping Boys accidentally recreate a scene from Breaking Bad. Previous Babylon 5 Podcasts: – Season 1: Signs and Portents – Season 2: The Coming of Shadows Part 1 – Season 2: The Coming of Shadows…
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One of Jon’s favourite films from his youth is a 1982 Rankin Bass animated fantasy called The Flight of Dragons, something he maintains is more than good enough to provide enjoyment to an adult. So Simon checks it out, despite an admitted dislike of animated fantasy. Then the guys both have their first experience of The Last Unicorn, another highly…
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Former Babylon 5 cynic Simon and longtime fan Jon continue their epic Babylon 5 podcasting session with Simon running the emotional gamut from confusion (IS Kosh actually a Vorlon? Does he still have affection for Londo?) to surprise (they’ve discovered Morden!) to utter joy (Talia’s gone! Hurray!) and more. Enjoy! Previous Babylon 5 Podcasts: – Se…
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Huzzah! It’s the second part of our epic “get a guy who thinks Babylon 5 is crap to watch the whole thing and record his reactions” series. If you haven’t listened to the Season 1 Podcast, then get thee over there and do that by jove! If you have, then join us for the first half of Season 2, which begins with Simon’s reactions to the Sinclair-Sheri…
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