Best Heath Anderson Podcasts (2024)

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Logan Lucky/Smokey and the Bandit 1:04:50

5h ago1:04:50

1:04:50

Fast Cars, southern charm, and endearing accents. It's Redneck Cinema!By Heath Anderson, Drew Watzke

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George Sorial 55:02

7h ago55:02

55:02

In this podcast interview, John Pinna and George Sorial discuss current societal issues, focusing on divisiveness, extremism, and the erosion of traditional values. They express concern over recent protests involving flag burning and anti-American sentiment, questioning the motives and understanding of those involved. The conversation touches on th…

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NCAA FOOTBALL IS HERE 16:20

4h ago16:20

16:20

The fans are back to talk about the beauty of EA's venture back into college athletics.By Dunderhead Sports

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Free Guy/The Matrix 47:22

1d ago47:22

47:22

Could technically be described as an archive episode as it has been days since recording. Regardless, Drew and Heath step into the simulation and talk about the reality of movies through the lens of Free Guy and The Matrix.By Heath Anderson, Drew Watzke

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Josh Heath - The Modern Heathen 52:21

15d ago52:21

52:21

John Pinna speaks with Josh Heath about Heathenry, a modern revival of Norse pagan religion. Heath discusses his personal journey to Heathenry, the beliefs and practices of the faith, including ancestor worship and the concept of fate, and how it differs from pop culture depictions of Norse mythology. He explains the community structure of Heathenr…

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Britt Hartley: No Nonsense Spirituality 1:06:46

1h ago1:06:46

1:06:46

Brittney Hartley is an Atheist Spiritual Director through the Center of Nonreligious Spirituality. Her book is entitled No Nonsense Spirituality: All the Tools, No Faith Required. She has a Masters Degree in Theology with a focus in the Future of American Religion. In this podcast interview, John Pinna and Britt Hartley discuss Hartley's journey fr…

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Drew and Heath's American Movie Picks 5:12

1M ago5:12

5:12

Drew and Heath are away from the studio this week, so from disclosed and undisclosed locations they hype up a few movies that are about the Red, White and Blue.By Heath Anderson, Drew Watzke

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Dignity with Fr. John Anderson 2:19:04

5d ago2:19:04

2:19:04

In this episode of Crossing Faiths, host John Pinna interviews Fr. John Anderson about his recent article "Identifying Threats to the Republic." They discuss the concept of human dignity in relation to concerns about the American republic. Anderson argues that the U.S. has lost sight of individual human value, instead treating humanity as a commodi…

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Grown Ups/The Great Outdoors 58:59

1M ago58:59

58:59

Two family comedies. Two movies set at beautiful lakes in the American wilderness. Two movies that want to go back to a bygone era. Drew and Heath discuss Grown Ups and the Great Outdoors in the latest episode of Preceding Film. Please leave a review if you like our content, and send us an email at precedingfilm@gmail.com, and we will answer your q…

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Nury Turkel 53:49

12d ago53:49

53:49

In this interview, John Pinna speaks with Nury Turkel, a former commissioner of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), about his life experiences and work in promoting religious freedom globally. Turkel discusses his background as a Uyghur born in a re-education camp in China, his journey to the United States, and his advo…

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Molly's Game/The Social Network 1:07:47

2M ago1:07:47

1:07:47

It's all about the work of Aaron Sorkin on this week's episode of Preceding Film. We talk about the filmmaker both as a writer and as a director, while discussing what highs and lows he brings to both roles.By Heath Anderson, Drew Watzke

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Soraya Ahmadyar: Faith, Family, and American Identity 42:43

1M ago42:43

42:43

In this episode, John Pinna interviews Soraya Ahmadyar, a Muslim woman of Afghan descent living in California. They discuss Soraya's journey of faith, from growing up in a culturally Muslim family to embracing her Islamic identity as a young adult. Soraya shares her experiences balancing her Afghan heritage, American upbringing, and Muslim faith, p…

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Tombstone/My Darling Clementine 1:13:51

2M ago1:13:51

1:13:51

W week on the podcast. The W stands for both Westerns and Wins as we discuss two Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday centered films, Tombstone and My Darling Clementine.By Heath Anderson, Drew Watzke

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What About Barabbas? 34:40

1M ago34:40

34:40

In this episode, John and Elliot discuss the Biblical figure, Barabbas. During his brief appearance in all four canonical Gospels, Barabbas is presented as the anti-messiah that the people choose instead of Jesus. But John poses an interesting question: Was Barabbas the first recipient of Jesus' salvation? Join us as two thick-skinned friends from …

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Group of 5 Playoff 33:30

2M ago33:30

33:30

The Bad Take Podcast is back! The fans discuss potential playoff scenarios within college football.By Dunderhead Sports

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Captain America: The Winter Soldier/Three Days of the Condor 56:01

2M ago56:01

56:01

Superheroes, spies and Nixon. We talk about Captain America: The Winter Soldier, and its direct influence, Three Days of the Condor. Have a movie question? You can send us an email at precedingfilm@gmail.com!By Heath Anderson, Drew Watzke

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Dr. Mohamed Elsanousi 20:30

1M ago20:30

20:30

Pinna and Elsanousi discuss how faith leaders and religious institutions can be assets in conflict resolution and peacebuilding efforts around the world. They highlight examples where religious figures like the Pope and local faith actors have facilitated dialogue, mediation, and reconciliation in conflict-ridden areas. The conversation emphasizes …

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120: Jonathan Randall 46:30

1M ago46:30

46:30

The conversation covers a range of themes and topics revolving around Jonathan Randall's identity as a Jewish comedian and activist advocating for Palestinian rights. Randall discusses the distinction he sees between Judaism and Zionism, criticizing the Israeli government's treatment of Palestinians as a violation of Jewish values. He expresses sup…

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Theater Camp/Wet Hot American Summer 58:11

2M ago58:11

58:11

In this episode, Drew and Heath kick off the summer by discussing two camp comedies, and the comedy genre's changes through the years.By Heath Anderson, Drew Watzke

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Rabbi David Rosen 40:00

2M ago40:00

40:00

JT Pinna interviews Rabbi David Rosen. The conversation revolves around the Abrahamic Family House, a remarkable multi-faith complex in Abu Dhabi that houses a mosque, church, and synagogue side by side. Rabbi David Rosen, who serves as an advisor to the initiative, provides an in-depth overview of the complex, discussing its architectural design, …

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Challengers/Past Lives 1:05:08

3M ago1:05:08

1:05:08

On this week's episode, Drew and Heath discuss the connections and differences between Challengers (2024) and Past Lives (2023). Also, for the Kelly Reichardt fans out there, we do discuss First Cow (2019) and Showing Up (2022).By Heath Anderson, Drew Watzke

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Breaking Cycles of Genocide: Rachel Miner, Bellwether International 42:53

3M ago42:53

42:53

In the conversation, Rachel Miner discusses her organization Bellwether International, which focuses on disrupting the cycle of genocide and creating genocide-resistant societies. She explains their approach of combining top-down systems change with bottom-up grassroots resistance movements, empowering local "bellwethers" to lead peacebuilding effo…

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Tron: Legacy/Tron 1:00:26

3M ago1:00:26

1:00:26

On this week's episode, we discuss the advancement of computer generated images through the lens of the Tron movie franchise.By Heath Anderson, Drew Watzke

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16 yards or 75 yards: What's easier? 24:09

3M ago24:09

24:09

In this episode, Ethan bets he could beat Mystic Dan in a foot race and says that a human could make a 75 yard field goal in an in game situation.By Dunderhead Sports

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The Space in Between with Filmmaker Sam Conine 33:27

3M ago33:27

33:27

Another bonus episode. Heath interviews Fayetteville filmmaker, Sam Conine, about his latest feature film "The Space in Between".By Heath Anderson, Drew Watzke

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117: Luke Higuchi - The Unification Church 1:01:10

3M ago1:01:10

1:01:10

More Information: Unification Church in Atlanta https://www.facebook.com/Atlantafamily English YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@lukehiguchi6044/videos YouTube Channel in Japanese https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBlyDjFRpM49u2L0JeY1icQ Special Guest: Luke Higuchi. Support Crossing FaithsBy John Pinna and Elliot Toman

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Miracle/Remember The Titans 1:13:16

3M ago1:13:16

1:13:16

We go back to a simpler time when the Mickey Mouse Corporation made movies like this. PSA: Heath is dealing with allergies, so you will hear a decent amount of sniffling.By Heath Anderson, Drew Watzke

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Practical Interfaith Engagement with Peter Henne 36:23

3M ago36:23

36:23

In this interview, Peter Henne discusses his academic work on religion and conflict. He talks about his early involvement with the Pew Research Center's groundbreaking work on quantifying religious persecution globally. Henne reflects on the challenges of engaging with religion from a policy perspective, emphasizing the need for religious literacy …

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Ethan Westerman's Odyssey 22:05

4M ago22:05

22:05

Coach Cal, OJ, Reggie Bush's Heisman! We talk it all (and more!) in the latest episode of The Bad Take Podcast.By Dunderhead Sports

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Inherent Vice/The Big Lebowski 1:29:06

4M ago1:29:06

1:29:06

I finally get to discuss a PTA movie! In this episode we dive in to Paul Thomas Anderson's Inherent Vice, and how it connects to the Coen Brothers' The Big Lebowski. I also have a long conversation with friend of the show, Tab, about PTA's work as a whole at the end of this episode. This is Heath typing by the way if you were curious.…

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Congressman Frank Wolf 41:18

3M ago41:18

41:18

In this conversation, Congressman Frank Wolf discusses the current state of international religious freedom advocacy with John Pinna. Wolf expresses concern that religious leaders and faith communities are not speaking out and advocating for religious freedom as they did in the past, citing examples like Chuck Colson and Rabbi Saperstein. He calls …

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The Dark Knight/Heat 1:10:06

4M ago1:10:06

1:10:06

THE ACTION IS THE JUICE! Heath and Drew dissect two modern day classics.By Heath Anderson, Drew Watzke

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114: Dr. Daisy Khan: The Rise of Islamophobia 50:34

4M ago50:34

50:34

This conversation between John Pinna and Dr. Daisy Khan explores the rise of Islamophobia in the United States, particularly in the wake of the October 9th attack. Khan explains how Islamophobia has manifested at both the individual and institutional levels, with Muslims facing discrimination, harassment, and even job loss for expressing their fait…

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Her/Lost In Translation 58:32

4M ago58:32

58:32

Sophie Nourani joins the show to talk about the many connections between Spike Jonze's Her, and Sofia Coppola's Lost In Translation. There is also a Marcus cameo. You will discover who Marcus is.By Heath Anderson, Drew Watzke

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Final Four Preview 33:47

4M ago33:47

33:47

The gang breaks down the men's and women's final four weekend. Plus, they update the standings for the bracket challenge and talk a little Arkansas basketball and baseball.By Dunderhead Sports

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Easter Special: Faith Based Movie Power Rankings 14:22

4M ago14:22

14:22

We had to switch gears a little bit this week, so we, in separate locations, talked the science of the Martian while also discussing some of our favorite faith based movies.By Heath Anderson, Drew Watzke

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113: There's No Islam in Easter! 1:26:56

4M ago1:26:56

1:26:56

A Christian and a Muslim talk religion & politics. In this episode, Elliot and John engage in a lively Easter-themed discussion when Elliot starts by posing the question: What to Muslims believe about the Resurrection? The conversation becomes tense at times as John wrestles with the validity of a God who would be willing to die, and Elliot struggl…

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The Martian/Cast Away 56:44

5M ago56:44

56:44

Drew and Heath discuss solo survival movies, and also weirdly talk a decent amount about Geico commercials.By Heath Anderson, Drew Watzke

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112: Lou Ann Sabatier 53:40

4M ago53:40

53:40

In this interview, John Pinna and Lou Ann Sabatier discuss the importance of effective storytelling, particularly in the context of advocating for international religious freedom and persecuted communities. They explore the challenges facing journalists and content creators in an evolving media landscape, emphasizing the need for strategic, intenti…

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This is March 31:39

5M ago31:39

31:39

As we head into NCAA Tournament, Cade, Honey and Heath go through the exact method to curate the first ever perfect bracket in March Madness History.By Dunderhead Sports

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Minhdao Le: Vietnam and the Cao Dai Religion 1:28:55

5M ago1:28:55

1:28:55

Minhdao Le is a third-generation practitioner of Cao Dai, a religious belief system from Vietnam. In this interview, Minhdao provides some insight into the beliefs of Cao Dai, and brings attention to what he describes as a communist government-led usurping of the religion that took place when the government officially "recognized" Cao Dai in 1997. …

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Oppenheimer/JFK 1:16:45

5M ago1:16:45

1:16:45

In this episode we break down Christopher Nolan's best picture winner "Oppenheimer", and Oliver Stone's 1991 political thriller "JFK".By Heath Anderson, Drew Watzke

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111: Dr. John Morrow 55:33

5M ago55:33

55:33

In this episode, John Pinna interviews Dr. John Andrew Morrow, a Muslim academic and author. Dr. Morrow shares his spiritual journey starting from a young age, studying various religious scriptures and ultimately embracing Islam after being deeply moved by the Quran. He highlights the pivotal role of the Covenant of the Prophet Muhammad with the mo…

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The Way Back/Warrior 1:00:54

5M ago1:00:54

1:00:54

This week, Drew and Heath dive into two of director Gavin O'Connor's sports dramas, beginning with the Way Back and finishing with Warrior. Content Warning: We do discuss multiple characters' struggles with alcoholism.By Heath Anderson, Drew Watzke

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Sal Litvak 38:24

5M ago38:24

38:24

Salvador Litvak is a Hollywood film director who became the Accidental Talmudist after a little miracle launched him into seven years of daily Talmud study. Sal’s Accidental Talmudist platform reaches over a million followers in 70 countries and includes Talmud classes, Torah teachings, live shows, podcast, holiday programming, Israel education, an…

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Dune Part Two Talk 17:04

5M ago17:04

17:04

A sports podcast discussing a movie? Yes.By Dunderhead Sports

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National Treasure/Raiders of the Lost Ark 1:00:08

5M ago1:00:08

1:00:08

In this episode, we discuss two beloved adventure movies, plus we talk our favorite Harrison Ford and Nicolas Cage performances.By Heath Anderson, Drew Watzke

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Dr. James Tabor 55:51

5M ago55:51

55:51

Dr. James Tabor taught Christian origins and ancient Judaism at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte for 33 years until retiring in 2022, serving as department chair for a decade and holding a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago (1981). Tabor has published 9 academic books and over 50 articles combining his textual research with archaeolo…

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Leray Heynes: Jesus Christ's CEOs 29:15

5M ago29:15

29:15

Leray Heyne is the Founder and lead overseer of Windows of Heaven Jesus’ Storehouse and its three ministries: Jesus Christ’s CEOs, Jesus Christ’s CEOs Bible Institute, and Jesus Christ’s CEOs TV. (Source) Website: https://jcceos.com/ Support Crossing FaithsBy John Pinna and Elliot Toman

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Casino Royale/Tenet 1:14:45

5M ago1:14:45

1:14:45

Drew and Heath are joined by Mack Stevens to talk about a James Bond film along with Christopher Nolan's version of a Bond film. For the Tenet Hive, the Tenet talk begins at 38:35.By Heath Anderson, Drew Watzke

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