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Tony Jones and J. Ryan Parker discuss the best in the serial TV, with particular emphasis on spiritual and existential themes.... more
FAQs about Killer Serials:How many episodes does Killer Serials have?The podcast currently has 126 episodes available.
December 07, 2016Killer Serials: AMANDA KNOXTony Jones and Ryan Parker discuss the new Netflix documentary, Amanda Knox, and what it says about unjust legal systems, amoral media outlets, and the public's obsession with crime stories....more32minPlay
November 23, 2016Killer Serials: Luke Cage, Eps. 11, 12, & 13Tony Jones and Ryan Parker wrap up their discussion of Marvel's Luke Cage, streaming on Netflix. They lament a fading narrative, celebrate strong performances, and discuss the theological importance of setting a story such as this in a particular, real world time and place....more28minPlay
November 17, 2016Killer Serials: Luke Cage, Eps. 9 & 10Tony Jones and Ryan Parker discuss episodes 9 & 10 of Marvel's LUKE CAGE, streaming on Netflix and the ways in which the narrative has begun to echo the biblical stories of Cain and Abel and Abraham, Isaac, and Ishmael....more25minPlay
November 15, 2016Killer Serials: An Interview with Kutter CallawayKutter Callaway, Assistant Professor of Theology and Culture at Fuller Seminary, joins Tony Jones and Ryan Parker for a discussion about his new book, WATCHING TV RELIGIOUSLY: TELEVISION AND THEOLOGY IN DIALOGUE. The new book is a perfect resource for educators, influencers, and fans looking to engage the medium on a deeper level....more34minPlay
November 09, 2016Killer Serials: Luke Cage, Eps. 7 & 8Tony Jones and Ryan Parker discuss episodes 7 & 8 of Marvel's LUKE CAGE, streaming on Netflix, and welcome Kutter Callaway of Fuller Seminary to talk about racial diversity, the use of scripture, and the way the series beckons us to talk theology and religion....more34minPlay
November 02, 2016Killer Serials: Luke Cage, Eps. 5 & 6Tony Jones and Ryan Parker discuss episodes 5 and 6 of Marvel's Luke Cage, streaming on Netflix. In this episode, they talk about the role of the church, viewing the world as a battle field vs. seeing it as a pasture, and whether or not we can rightly refer to "back in the day."...more22minPlay
October 25, 2016Killer Serials: Luke Cage, Eps. 3 & 4Tony Jones and Ryan Parker welcome guest Jay Bakker to discuss episodes 3 & 4 of Marvel's Luke Cage. Jay and Ryan attempt to school Tony on the Marvel cinematic universe and talk about what Luke's backstory has to say about political, cultural, and religious issues today....more32minPlay
October 06, 2016Killer Serials: Luke Cage, Eps. 1 & 2Tony Jones and Ryan Parker discuss the new Netflix hit, Luke Cage, and talk about how it's folding in current events and concerns, celebrating black history and culture, and drawing on religious imagery and narratives. They're also well aware that as a couple of white guys, they're probably only scratching the surface of the series' themes and references....more28minPlay
September 29, 2016Killer Serials: 2016 EmmysAs PhDs are want to do, Tony Jones and Ryan Parker belatedly discuss this year's Emmys, what they say about pop culture, what we think about the winners, and what our next Killer Serial will be....more24minPlay
September 20, 2016Killer Serials: Stranger ThingsTony Jones and Ryan Parker welcome John Bucher to the podcast to talk all things STRANGER THINGS. They look back on the entire first season, talk about where the second season might go, themes of sacrifice (self and otherwise), and whether or not Eleven is a Messiah figure and the boys are her disciples....more44minPlay
FAQs about Killer Serials:How many episodes does Killer Serials have?The podcast currently has 126 episodes available.