The longest running podcast for Christian Geeks, with reviews of movies, games & shows, a Bible study for geeks & interaction with listeners!
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Hosts Lol Tolhurst (The Cure) and Budgie (Siouxsie and the Banshees) explore post punk's enduring legacy and contemporary relevance. Lol and Budgie welcome luminaries from all walks of life for revealing, yet relaxed conversation. Audience questions are answered at the end of each episode.
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Texas Slim makes a spirited return to broadcasting with his brand-new series, "Yeehaw! Hippy-Punk-Cowboy Talk" This series promises a mix of heartfelt, random musings with a healthy dose of sarcasm and that distinctive West Texas Dirt Road Twang. Slim plans to share tales of his adventures and insights, offering a glimpse into his life, his beginnings, and his clear vision for the future. As someone who's traveled extensively, covering 160k miles across three continents and circling the glob ...
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(TIME STAMPS BELOW) Why I STILL LOVE No Man's Sky as of the 2024 "Worlds, Part 1" Update, and some thoughts about why Psalm 64 is great to read and pray through when you're being attacked online! AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:03:18 Why I STILL LOVE No Man's Sky In 2024! 00:24:21 CGC & Christian Geek News 00:29:06 Psalm 64 On Being Attacked Onlin…
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(TIME STAMPS BELOW) A review of Alien: Romulus, and a look at the idea of receiving wealth as a result of being generous in our continuing study of Proverbs. (And nope, this ain't the prosperity/"health and wealth" gospel we're talking about!) AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:03:14 Alien: Romulus Review 00:18:53 CGC & Christian Geek News (Paeter & …
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(TIME STAMPS BELOW) A review of the Borderlands movie, and some thoughts on why physical attractiveness is wasted on some people as we continue our study of Proverbs. AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:03:34 Borderlands Movie Review 00:17:22 CGC & Christian Geek News (Christian Geek Fiction Contest Submissions Open, Winter’s Maiden by Morgan L. Busse…
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(TIME STAMPS BELOW) A review of the DC animated series premiere of Batman: The Caped Crusader, and a review of the mammoth-length director's cuts for Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon, parts 1 & 2! Also, some brief thoughts about Darkest Dungeon 2 on console and why it's not for me... yet, and some REALLY good reasons to obey even if we already know for sur…
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(TIME STAMPS BELOW) A review of the DC animated movie Justice League: Crisis On Infinite Earths Part Three, and a look at how God gives us room with him to pray raw, authentic and even sinful prayers as we seek rescue and relief from him. AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Our vacation was near the Trump shooting! (responding to fear in the news) 00:14:14 Int…
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(TIME STAMPS BELOW) Paeter's Picks for the top 5 games that are STILL not compatible on modern consoles, a biblical exploration of how exactly truth genuinely sets us free from stress and other burdens, and Paeter's current picks for handheld console games as he prepares to go on vacation! 00:00:30 Intro 00:03:46 Top 5 Games Not Compatible On Moder…
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(TIME STAMPS BELOW) Paeter's list of Top 10 All-Time Favorite Video Games and a biblical exploration of using entertainment to escape after a tough day (and why its problematic and unhelpful). AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:03:52 Top 10 All-Time Favorite Video Games 00:39:10 CGC & Christian Geek News 00:43:52 The Problem With "Escaping" To Entert…
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(TIME STAMPS BELOW) A review for the Netflix series premiere of "Supacell" and some thoughts about the deceptiveness of hype and our buying impulses as we continue our Geek Bible Study of Proverbs! AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:02:26 Supacell Premiere Review 00:14:05 CGC & Christian Geek News (Skyrim/Elderast Series Finale, CGC Plays Channel Upd…
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(TIME STAMPS BELOW) A review of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire and first impressions of Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance on Xbox Series X. Plus, a look at Psalm 103 and the encouragement and tools it has to offer for geeks who are not in the mood to pray or worship! AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:02:48 Ghostbusters Frozen Empire Review 00:17:42 CGC &…
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(TIME STAMPS BELOW) A review of the horror video game "Still Wakes The Deep" and a "phoned-in" review of the movie "Boy Kills World", along with some thoughts from reflecting on Proverbs about how our "boldness" for Christ online may actually be us running people over, and how we can be EFFECTIVE instead of merely heard! AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Int…
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A review of the Brazilian sci-fi movie "Bionic", reactions to the games that most stood out to Paeter from the Xbox Summer Showcase this week, and some thoughts about avoiding troubles through wise counsel, as well as a perspective on our money as we continue our Geek Bible study of Proverbs! AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:02:08 Bionic Review 00:…
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(TIME STAMPS BELOW) A review of the much talked about "Godzilla Minus One", reactions to the first two episodes of Star Wars: The Acolyte and a spotlight on LivingOut.org, a Christian resource that helps people and churches understand and talk about same-sex attraction and LGBTQ+ issues from a compassionate and uncompromisingly biblical perspective…
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(TIME STAMPS BELOW) Full reviews for My Top 5 Hidden Gem Movies! And in a Q&A I answer questions about video games in heaven and dating non-Christians! And for fans of the Spirit Blade audio drama trilogy, after the credits of this episode is the second in a series of interviews about the trilogy. This time my son, Asher, asks me questions about th…
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A MONSTER of a show in which Paeter attempts to provide first impression reviews for TWO video games(System Shock & Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord Remaster) and review TWO movies (Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga & Netflix's Atlas)! ALSO, Paeter's Q&A responses to questions about discovering our gifts and advice for starting online ministry! …
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A review of the season 2 premiere for Outer Range on Amazon Prime Video, and a surprising relationship between our intellect and how we treat other people, along with the link between love and keeping a secret, as we continue our study of Proverbs. AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:02:45 Outer Range Season 2 Premiere Review 00:19:26 CGC & Christian …
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(TIME STAMPS BELOW) A review of the series premiere for Dark Matter on Apple TV Plus, reactions to the animated movie Justice League: Crisis On Infinite Earths Part 2, reactions to the Xbox closure of multiple Bethesda studios, and some thoughts about how we can anticipate and shape the way our words and actions will effect those around us as we co…
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(TIME STAMPS BELOW) My Top 5 Video Games I Learned To Love all started out as games that turned me off! I share my unique journey to loving each of them! Then some thoughts about the harm in looking to entertainment to escape and heal from the troubles of life and the hope and rescue we can find instead through a habit in God's word! AND MUCH MORE!…
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(TIME STAMPS BELOW) A review of the premiere for Them: The Scare and some thoughts about how obedience to God makes us MORE free, not less, as we continue our Proverbs Bible Study. AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:04:47 Them: The Scare Season Review 00:14:43 CGC & Christian Geek News (Lion Warrior, by James R. Hannibal, Paeter Q&A Livestream Announ…
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Yeehaw. Okay, round two. I'm sitting here in the world headquarters of the Beef Initiative and the I Am Texas Slim Foundation. Ranchers Storefront 1505 4th Ave Canyon, Texas 79015 And you know what I'm looking at? I'm looking at some catastrophic winds. Some of those winds just blew through here in the Texas Panhandle and we're in the middle of the…
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A review of Rebel Moon: Part 2, Scargiver, and part two of a Q&A in which Paeter answers questions relevant to conflict, relationships, marriage & parenting as a Christian Geek! 00:00:30 Intro 00:02:47 Rebel Moon Part 2: Scargiver Review 00:10:52 CGC & Christian Geek News (The Locket's Revenge by L.E. Richmond, Paeter's Upcoming Q&A/AMA!) 00:16:45 …
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Peter Ulrich Pt. 2: But - We are Not The Kitchen Fairies!
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Intense but Brief! Lisa Gerrard followed by Liz Fraser Peter in Heaven with the Cocteau Twins Artwork for Goth and 4AD - Football is The Key Surely not - Australian rules football of course! Wheeltappers and Shunters Clubs! 3 gigs a night and it all paid off Budgie’s clubland experience leads the way The Essence of Punk was to throw away the rule b…
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(TIME STAMPS BELOW) A review of the series premiere for Fallout on Amazon Prime, and part one of a Q & A in which Paeter answers questions relevant to conflict, relationships, marriage & parenting as a Christian Geek! PLUS: Paeter's Geek Week: MOVIES/TV- The Book Of Eli, The Wheel Of Time Season 2, Farscape Season 2, VIDEO GAMES- The Disappointing …
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Peter Ulrich Pt. 1: Three Unexpected Drummers!
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Carpets and Bass Drums! Strokes of Luck that Changed our Lives The Cure became Judges with a bunch of Fives We all took numbers, and we all took a Name They were all unreadable when the next day Came The Journey is The Thing! Does anyone know the Way? There’s got to be a way Fake it to Make it, then Lock it away The Highs and Lows that made it Work…
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(TIME STAMPS BELOW) A review of the series premiere for Parasyte: The Grey on Netflix and some thoughts in our Proverbs Bible Study about how we can prepare to make wise life choices and gain freedom from the need we feel to have more! PLUS: Paeter's Geek Week: MOVIES/TV- Testament: The Story Of Moses, Constellation Season 1, Invincible Season 2, V…
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Nabil Ayers Pt. 2: How Could We Not? – This Is the Time!
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Affairs of The Heart - an American Thing! Shifting perspectives, but Who Are We? When Confronted with the Evidence, What Is Reality? Everyone was there Except, the one Telling the Story! Every Picture tells a Story – but is it TRUE? How Do We keep Sane? Uphill both ways and lots of Old Man Sheet! We’re Still on the Road – Who’s making The Coffee? G…
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Nabil Ayers Pt. 1: Sheet – We Need To Get Back In
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Los Angeles Goes Out - Not Up! Reinvigoration and we’re running up that hill, But are we in the wrong sort of bungalow – Bill? It was pots and pans and party time when Nabil was only two! Happy House on Top of the Pops showed Budgie’s Ratamacue! Drum lessons on the roof – of the National Geographic! Inside the Hallowed world of the drummer’s secret…
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(TIME STAMPS BELOW) Reactions after revisiting ALL SIX movies in the Christopher Reeve Superman Franchise, including: Superman The movie TV Cut, Superman 2 Theatrical Cut, Superman 3, Supergirl, Superman 4 & Superman Returns! PLUS: Paeter's Geek Week: MOVIES/TV- Invincible Season 1 VIDEO GAMES- Playstation Store Spring Sale PSA, Dragon's Dogma 2, D…
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True Grit and Twang: The Return of Texas Slim
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Texas Slim makes a spirited return to broadcasting with his brand-new series, "Yeehaw! Cowboy Talk." This series promises a mix of heartfelt, random musings with a healthy dose of sarcasm and that distinctive West Texas Dirt Road Twang. Slim plans to share tales of his adventures and insights, offering a glimpse into his life, his beginnings, and h…
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(TIME STAMPS BELOW) A review of the premiere for X-Men '97 on Disney+, a review of the first season of the Netflix series 3 Body Problem, and reactions after playing the opening hours of Dragon's Dogma 2! Also, Paeter shares a little of what he's been reading, processing and praying through lately regarding the resurrection of Jesus and what corpor…
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Reggie Watts Pt. 2: Out Of The Melting Pot Into The Fire
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Love it to Death! Black Sabbath, Alice Cooper, and Led Zeppelin too Adam Ant, B.A.D., Def Leppard and Yazoo? All vying for airtime in Great Falls Montana Would Lol’s Studded catsuit have raised a Hosanna? Hey, What do You Do? What is it that makes Reggie choose to risk all? When counting a song in, could make a heart stall It’s not a choice, it’s t…
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(TIME STAMPS BELOW) A review of the Nicolas Cage movie "Dream Scenario", and some thoughts from Proverbs relevant to trading newrdy collectibles and being credible in conversation! PLUS: Paeter's Geek Week: MOVIES/TV- Constellation, One Piece Netflix Season 1, Farscape Season 2 VIDEO GAMES- Done With Monster Hunter Rise?, The Quest For My Next Game…
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Reggie Watts Pt. 1: Kick Out The Jams Thumbsuckers
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Springtime for Ex-Pats and Germany! It’s a Top Techno scene, with a strict Social Etiquette The clubs are all clean, since they outlawed the cigarette You can do what you want, but you can’t do it here The clubs are all great, but it helps if they’re Queer! Make way for the Dancing Disco Queens! Gay clubs for young punks, were the only safe places …
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Our extra-packed 800th Episode features reviews for Dune Part 2 and Damsel, some thoughts about how our words can be appreciated and the potential negative influence of "Influencers" as we continue studying Proverbs, and my son Asher interviews me about my original audio drama, Spirit Blade as we reflect on and celebrate the 20th Anniversary of its…
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Curious Creatures Curious Quotations: Our Life in the Gush of Boasts!
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1st Gush. It’s all Greek in Brackets. Tokyo in stereo to the spirit of Ghosts. The sample debate and the bones of contention continue. No loops or samples except of ourselves. We get going as human beatboxes. 2nd Gosh. Are drums electric? Are drummers eclectic? Voices on the Air? We got Wooden Teeth! Ladies and Gentlemen, we give you The Sonic Poem…
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A review of the movie Spaceman on Netflix and a deep dive into some wrestling in my thought life as I confronted worry, some dark thoughts, and the possibility of video game addiction earlier this week, along with the scripture that helped me sort through it! Also, some off-topic thoughts of mine about voting as Christians... Plus, In Paeter's Geek…
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Butch Vig Pt. 2: Fastest Blade in the West! ‘King of Tape Editing’
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‘Butch - He got the Hooks!’ Topper Headon – He got the Grooves Inspiration and Collaboration Clash! Butch got that magic Snare Fill! But our Hats go Off to Topper Headon! 'Butch as President of The Roxy Music fan club!’ King of the Fills? – Roxy’s Paul Thompson Caution the New drummer - Don’t Forget Those Hooks!! Phil Manzanera - a Guitarist on Fir…
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A review of the series premiere of Constellation on Apple TV+, reactions to the premiere of the live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender series on Netflix, and some thoughts about trusting God's way of life and how he shows us he is trustworthy as we continue our Geek Bible Study of Proverbs! And for some BONUS FUN, Paeter shares an AI version of his…
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Butch Vig Pt 1: The Changing of The Guard From The Beatles, thru’ Teen Spirit, into Garbage
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Bill or George, Anything but Sue! Clyde Stubblefield always arrived early Clyde made a so-so kit sound Great! How do the Greats sound the Way they Do? It’s all about Recognising the Good Mistakes! 3am Insomnia and the IQ Tour drop! Hey Butch, what’s on the Weather Channel tonight? How’s Your Bed of Nails this Evening? Shirley is a Natural Born Road…
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Paeter's oldest son Asher joins him to react to his ranking of the Star Wars movies! Then some thoughts about enduring storms, prolonging life, developing joy and injecting purpose in our jobs as we continue our geek Bible study of Proverbs! Plus, In Paeter's Geek Week: MOVIES/TV- Farscape Season 1, Mystery Men VIDEO GAMES- Updates On The Xbox Busi…
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Curious Questions: We are the Goon Squad and we're Coming to Town Beep-Beep!!!
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Phase 1. In which The Cramps’ Brian Gregory, gets on the Banshees’ tour bus outside the I-Beam in San Francisco and asks, “Was anyone in Liverpool not cool?” A Dark devilish spirit with feet like Merce Cunningham. Phase 2. In which Billy McKensie spares Lol from Death in Venice. Billy in The Cure’s penthouse for Faith singing songlines from another…
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A review of the season 2 Premiere of Halo on Paramount Plus and some thoughts about living single and ecouraging those who are single by looking at singleness is the Bible! Plus, In Paeter's Geek Week: MOVIES/TV- Farscape Season 1, Halo Season , VIDEO GAMES- Halo: The Master Chief Collection, Monster Hunter Rise, Re-considering Death Stranding, Enj…
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Travel Channel: Pan Amsterdam: A Trumpet and a Laptop – That’s my Life!
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‘Fanfares and Tears’ Pan as Magician of Inspiration Brings Joy and Melancholy by Transmogrification Pan gets Deeper then Deeper than Deep! ‘Digging in the Dirt - to find the Places we got Hurt’ ‘Prepare for the Big Reveal’ In front of the TV Going through Puberty Fluorescent Erotica as Manhood dawns Between the Adult and the Child Lies the Hissing …
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Paeter's Picks for the top 5 games (and most thought-provoking game) of 2023! Then some thoughts about making money, wisdom that's fun and receiving our hearts desires as we continue our geek bible study of Proverbs! Plus, In Paeter's Geek Week: MOVIES/TV- Halo Season 1, TIMESTAMPS 00:00:30 Intro 00:01:45 Top 5 Games of 2023 00:19:10 CGC & Christia…
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Noche Oscura/Train with No Station: A Song from ‘The Edge’ of The World ‘It All Sounds Great – Like a Good Donut!’
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Brutality! Everything fitting as we’re thrashing about Looking for Clues as we Twist and Shout California dreaming no Communication Breakdown Lol knocks a beat out and we go Downtown! Religion! 20 seconds Over Babaluma It’s Metal Machine Madness Who’s in the Big box? Drums and Love are All around And a Dancebeat! Is Bigger better or is Better Bigge…
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A review of the animated movie Justice League: Crisis On Infinite Earths, Part 1 and some thoughts from our Proverbs Bible study about how we can speak truth online powerfully and with lasting impact! Plus, In Paeter's Geek Week: MOVIES/TV- Farscape VIDEO GAMES- The Outer Worlds, Ghost Recon Breakpoint, Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak TIMESTAMPS 00:0…
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Fred Armisen Pt. 2: Who Hugged Fred in NYC? Then whispered sweetly……‘Gotta Go Now!’
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Dream (a Little Dream of Tea!) Shopping Mall testimonials, but.. Lol just wants to buy a shirt! Recognition comes when you least expect it Budgie’ll name that song in Three!!! Fame (What you Need You Have to Borrow!) On the Way Up or On the Way Down? How is that Old Band of Yours? My Grandad Loves you guys Fred Incognito in Las Vegas Liverpool (She…
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A review of the series premiere of Zorro on Amazon Prime, and in our Proverbs Bible Study some thoughts about how we can more wisely interact online as geeks when we are angry or frustrated with people! Plus, In Paeter's Geek Week: MOVIES/TV- The Equalizer Trilogy, The Flash, One Piece Netflix Series, Reacher Season 2, Zack Snyder's "DC Trilogy", V…
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Fred Armisen Pt. 1: Meet the Gang coz’ The Boys are Here!
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The Boys to Entertain You! TV Pirates at Midnight! Fred was Envious of High-Class English chocolate Time for the Test card and a little light Music Rattle Your Jewellery at The London Palladium The Only house on the block with Colour TV First Drum Kits! Where did we hide them? Budgie’s patent Caterpillar dampening system Lol’s kit Hidden in Robert’…
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In a different show format than usual, I'm opening the Patron-content vault to share my detailed answers to some very PERSONAL questions about my life and beliefs that I was required to answer in order to become an Elder at my church! Prepare to get to know me and my personal beliefs more than ever before! TIMESTAMPS 00:00:30 Intro 00:03:17 Part 1 …
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In a different format from the norm, we'll survey the use of AI as a story point and its relationship to the atheistic worldview, and also explore why it is AI will NEVER achieve personhood, or provide a means for us to "upload" into immortality. Then to end on a fun note, Paeter shares the story he and his family had the popular AI Chat GPT create…
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