Stephen Foxworthy Podcasts

"That was the old days. Now we hold grudges and get revenge." When is a sequel not a sequel? When it's a reboot, bay-bee! This week, in honor of the late, great Ray Stevenson, we're talking his performance as the James Bond-esque father figure in the misbegotten reboot of the popular Transporter franchise! How did we get here? Where are we going? I…

"Workers of Earth! I bring good tidings of peanuts!" Don't panic! This week, we're celebrating Towel Day by covering the movie that reminds up to always know where our towel is! Join Stephen and Tucker as they stick out their thumbs and discuss the highs, lows and al points in between of this big-budget attempt at a sci-fi comedy franchise! @Disenf…

Vroom vroom, everybody! In honor of Fast X dropping in theaters this weekend, we're taking on the 2004 homage/parody of the franchise! Check out all the high-octane fun as we talk Dane Cook, the films of director Joseph Kahn, and the narrative arc of the Fast & Furious franchise! Rev your engines and race on over to the following social platforms a…

"When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. And when the going gets tough --" -- "The tough make lemonade!" Jerkin! Listen to Disenfranchised! You’re not cool unless you’re listening to Disenfranchised talk about this movie that was ahead of it’s time! We discuss the film’s extreme satirical tone that flew over people’s heads, our love for every si…

"No one laughs at a master of Quack Fu!" Trapped in a world we never made! What better way to ease back into new episodes than by celebrating both the release of a new Guardians of the Galaxy films AND Star Wars Day (May the 4th... be with you) than by talking about the first EVER theatrically-released Marvel film which just HAPPENS to be produced …

"Don't be mean! We don't have to be mean 'cuz, remember, no matter where you go, there you are." For over two years, Disenfranchised was a two-man operation until, back in January, we invited a third into the fold! As we finish up our Spring Break Rewind, we look back to the first time the three current hosts got together on mic, beginning the jour…

"You don't understand. He's not gonna let you leave, and he's not gonna stop 'til he has you... until he has all of you!" It's been a full-on decade since the last time an Evil Dead film graced the silver screen and it's been two-and-a-half since we covered that film on this very podcast! So, since we're still on vacation and with Evil Dead Rise co…

"You fools! Do you think with your crosses and your wafers you can destroy me? Me! You do not know how many men have come against me. I am the king of my kind!" We're still on vacation, but there's a new movie out this week in which Nic Cage plays Dracula! (It's called Renfield!) So, with that in mind, we're looking back to when we talked about Fra…

"Remember: trust the fungus!" We're taking a much needed break this month, but we know you need entertainment, so we're pulling out the stops and gathering a few of our favorites out of the archives for your listening pleasure! To start, in honor of The Super Mario Bros. Movie now in theaters, we're taking you back to our VERY FIRST EPISODE in whic…

"Oh, you know how things are. Life goes on." They say that when a month has five Thursdays, Tucker appears on the fifth one to show us all an obscure and fantastical film from the shelves of an old, abandoned video store lost in time. This week, he's brought us an Italian movie that will make you question reality and wonder what you just watched. W…

"I'm gonna ask you a question. How you answer it will determine how this night ends. How does a good man decide when to kill?" Brett is on the run from a clandestine organization out for blood so this week it's Stephen and Tucker discussing this 2007 video game adaptation ahead of the new John Wick movie and boy, oh boy, do the boys get into some t…

"Sometimes, if things are closed, you just... open them up." Happy (belated) birthday to the master David Cronenberg! To celebrate, we're talking about his 2007 Russian crime drama starring Viggo Mortensen's penis! We also dig into our own personal Cronenberg histories, our thoughts on Michael Haneke's Funny Games, and a discussion of Cronenberg's …

"Why are you screaming? I haven't even cut you yet!" With a new Scream sequel dropping this weekend, we're finally checking off this updated, "grim and gritty" take on the preeminent '80s slasher! We talk about how well the diversions from the original film really work, extol the virtues of the great Clancy Brown, and debate where this franchise re…

"You pay this woman to sit on babies? That's disgusting! I'd do it for nothing." This week, in honor of the great Dr. Seuss' 119th birthday, we're celebrating by discussing the film that made his widow cancel any and all live action adaptations of his work! We also talk about Dave Bautista, James Gunn, our thoughts on the comedy stylings of Mike My…

"Where there's a bed, there's a way." The time has sadly come to close out our FeBOOary Spooky-thon Redux and while Brett might've gotten lost under the bed before this record, we're thrilled to be welcoming back our good buddy Jim Rohner to talk about another of his childhood favorites! We dig into our personal histories with this film, how well i…

“All I can think is when someone is that lonely or that angry they can learn to hide it. But inside, it never dies. It just stays there. Eats away at you. Until one day, you have to do something about it.” Happy belated Valentine's Day, friends and loved ones! We're back with our yearly tradition of having good friend Mike Snoonian on to talk horro…

"I told you, Tucker. I'm a zero with the ladies... they hate my face!" The Spooky-Thon redux is now in full force and this week we're discussing a horror-comedy favorite of ours! We discuss our love of Alan Tudyk, the potential Cabin in the Woods parallels/comparisons, and how much Brett really does look like Tyler Labine! You can find us at our va…

“Leon S. Kennedy. What’s the ‘S’ stand for? Stupid?” Welcome to… Spooky-thon Redux? Valoween Month? Spooky 2? We’re work-shopping the name but we’re kicking off this entire month of horror films with a video game adaptation that sets out to right the wrongs of its Mila Jovovich-led past. We discuss what happens when fan service goes too far, our co…

"I don't want to be a product of my environment. I want my environment to be a product of me." The time has come for our Award Season Spectacular to end and we're going out with a pretty loud Bostonian bang! Brett may or may not be on an undercover assignment with the Massachusetts State Police (we can neither confirm nor deny), but Stephen and Tuc…

"I'm not a smart man, but I know what love is." Our Best Picture theme month gets a shot in the buttocks this week as we discuss one of the most well known winners of the award! We discuss Tucker's disdain for the film and especially the soundtrack, Brett's fascination with the film's portrayal of mental illness and disability, while Stephen tells …

"We'll always have Paris" We're back from our New Year hiatus to finally kick off our Best Picture theme month! Because it's award season, you see. What better way to get it started than with, what many consider to be, one of the greatest films of all time. We'll discuss Tucker's love for Claude Rains, Stephen's love of this entire film, and Brett'…

"It's morbin' time!" It's time once again for our annual retrospective on one of the failed franchise starters that graced silver screens (or streaming services, in some cases) from the previous year and, in a year like 2022, what better movie to discuss than the one that launched a thousand memes (or, likely more accurately, one meme thousands of …

Carlos Whittaker talks about the tension of being human and living with love, grace, and joy and how we can be better at being human in the new year. Carlos talks about when Jesus says that we are to live our lives in abundance and how that abundance is meant to be experienced now, not in Heaven.By SOS Radio

Stephen Chandler is a Pastor in Maryland and he talks about the unique purpose each of us are given and why that purpose is always within reach. Stephen talks about what Godly success looks like and the four wheels of success that can help us succeed at whatever we put our minds to. He will also talk about how we can go about growing our self-disci…

Author Ronnie Martin talks about the season of Advent and what the real heart behind that season is. Ronnie talks about inviting the Holy Spirit into our lives and getting a fresh revelation of His Spirit into our lives. Ronnie also digs into the world that Mary and Joseph lived in and the hardships they had to endure to bring Jesus into this world…

Matt Teis is the lead Pastor at Liberty Baptist Church in Las Vegas and he talks about the amazing faith that Mary had and how we can be encouraged by her. Matt talks about the difference between the peace that Jesus brings and the hope He brings us. He also talks about how we can re-frame out mindset on giving back this season and whether or not i…

“Everyone loves the sleigh.” Merry Christmas, friends! We’re celebrating the holiday and finishing up our “Guardians” mini-series this week by discussing a Christmas adjacent film with Santa in it. We discuss the deep and somewhat confusing lore, how much we want to read the book series now, and Brett’s disturbing desire to see a much darker versio…

“In this world, even good has to clench its fists.” This week, part two of our “Guardians” mini-series has us discussing a Russian film that posits: “What if Captain America was the X-Men and also there’s a man-bear with a mini-gun?” We discuss our love of the aforementioned man-bear, the hype leading up to this film’s release, and wonder why speed…

Michael Heiser talks with Scott Herrold about the reality of who Angels actually are and the role they play in our lives. He talks about the different types of Angels, their job description and whether they have wings or not. Michael also talks about Spiritual Warfare and how Angels played a role in the beginning of it all.…

Michael Heiser is a Bible scholar and he reveals some truths about the Angels associated with the Christmas story and some things most of us miss about their role. Michael also talks about the classic Christmas carol Angels We Have Heard On High and why the lyrics of that song reveal a lot of things about the Angels in the Christmas story.…

Carlos Whittaker digs into the Nativity story of Luke 2 and how it has changed his life on a tangible, day-to-day level. He also talks about how we can go about changing our view of consumption during this Christmas season. Carlos suggests that instead of going overboard with gifts, go overboard with tradition and making lasting memories.…

Scott Worthington is the lead Pastor at Hope Church in Las Vegas. He talks with Scott Herrold about the danger of walking alongside Jesus without community. Scott talks about why you are most ripe and ready to receive the Good News of the Gospel while you're walking through the valleys of life. Emmanuel means God With Us and he talks about what tha…

"Well, this is what it looks like when you've actually fought in battle. It's not glorious, it's not beautiful, it's not even heroic. It's merely doing what's right, and doing it again and again, even if someday you look like this." It's part one of our latest miniseries: a three-part exploration of failed franchise starters with the word 'Guardian…

Joseph Gibbons is the lead Pastor at Favor City Church in Las Vegas. He talks with Scott Herrold about how to quiet your heart this Christmas and find beauty beyond the mess of life. Joseph talks about how the characters in the Christmas story show us a fresh perspective of who God actually is. The Gospel of Luke is mostly about Mary's experience w…

Heiden Ratner is the lead Pastor of WALK Church in Las Vegas and he talks about slowing down this time of year so we can hear what God wants to speak to us through Christmas. He talks about turning worry into worship and what we can learn from Mary about this. Heiden played professional basketball in Israel and he talks about visiting Bethlehem and…

Phil Wickham talks about his journey of becoming a man of prayer and what that journey has looked like in his life. Phil talks about those prayers that are scary to pray because if God answers them, it will drastically change your life. He also talks about approaching God's throne of grace with confidence and not with our heads sunk down low. Phil …

Pastor Craig Michaelson from Faith Community Lutheran Church in Las Vegas talks about the meaning and significance of the Gold, Frankincense & Myrrh that were presented to Baby Jesus. He also shares some fascinating insight into who the Shepherds were and why the Angels came to them first to announce the birth of Jesus. Craig pulls back the curtain…

Best selling author Susie Larson talks about the Christmas season and why we need to be intentional about slowing down so we can truly experience a silent night. Scott and Susie dig into what life was like for Mary and Joseph and some Scriptural evidence that tells us how poor they were. Susie also highlights the significance of Elizabeth and Zecha…

Actor Kirk Cameron sits down with Scott Herrold and he talks about how the real man who inspired Santa Claus was actually a stark defender of the Christian faith. He also shares what Christmas morning was like in his home growing up. He also talks about how you can find Christ in every part of the Christmas season.…

"I hate trolls." Hello, fellow Daikini! This week, in honor of the new series hitting Disney+, we're going to discuss this beloved '80s fantasy epic! And who better to discuss it with than our resident '80s fantasy expert, Landon DeCrastos? We discuss our love for Val Kilmer, the potential this could have had as a trilogy, and Landon whips out his …

“There are many paths to redemption, not all of them peaceful.” Happy Turkey Day, folks! This year, we’re talking about a movie with a pilgrim in it because it’s close enough to fit the theme...? We discuss our love of pulp heroes, the fantastic cast, and we get a solid visit to Stephen’s Christianity Corner! Where to Find Us: @Disenfranchpod on Fa…

Laura Story talks about the idea of normalcy and how the idea of a normal life is unattainable. She talks about, despite the rough patches with her and her husband, it's been an incredible faith adventure and how God has shown Himself time and again in their lives. She also talks about the doors that have opened because of brokenness that God has a…

"Bow to your masters, dirty criminal scum! Bow to your masters!" We here at Disenfranchised are saddened by the loss of the great Kevin Conroy... almost as saddened as we are the Batman: Mask of the Phantasm had a direct-to-video sequel (making it ineligible for us to cover). Instead, we're forced to take on a movie we'd all but forgotten existed, …

Dr. Jeff Myers explains the difference between sharing YOUR truth and speaking THE truth. Dr Myers explains how restoration and reconciliation always go back to our understanding of truth. There's an anchor when you feel pulled in different directions!By SOS Radio

"He's drawing a blank, ma'am." In honor of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever dropping in theaters this weekend, we're chatting about one of the first black superheroes to grace the silver screen! We talk this movie's impressive cast, how well this movie balances its '60s homages with the rampant cynicism of the '90s, and have another go-around about t…

Lysa TerKeurst talks with Scott Herrold about smiling towards our future, even when our circumstances feel terrible. She opens up about what she's learned through marriage, breast cancer and a season of pure isolation. She also talks about the incredible power of forgiveness, and why we should not wait for the other person to apologize. This discus…

"Sometimes, you just hafta take what life gives ya, 'cause life is like a mop and sometimes life gets full of dirt and crud and bugs and hairballs and stuff... you, you, you gotta clean it out. You, you, you gotta put it in here and rinse it off and start all over again and, and sometimes, sometimes life sticks to the floor so bad you know a mop, a…

One simple change could renew your love for the Bible. We quote the Bible all the time, but author Jay Payleitner challenges us to go one step deeper and read the next verse too! He says it's a discipline that will teach us about the Bible's application to our life. Jay digs into the context behind famous verses like John 3:16 and Jeremiah 29:11 wi…

“There is something wrong with my friend. I think he smoked some nutmeg or something.” Welcome, boils & ghouls & non-binary werewolves, to the final episode of “Spooky-Thon III: Return of the Revenge!” This week, our pal Stephen has been messing with things he shouldn’t have been and got sucked into a giant portal. So Brett is joined by birthday bo…

John Crist is one of America's most popular comedians. He candidly talks with Scott Herrold about how social media distorts our personal identity. He also talks about how he was forced to address a drinking problem and seek help. He shares hope on the other side of today's typical cancel culture, and talks about how it actually helped his faith.…