Physical Media, Faith, and Kevin Smith's Dogma!

In this episode, Josh and Vince tackle the modern frustrations of streaming services and the lost art of physical media. Vince explains why he still buys DVDs and physical comic books to avoid altered or deleted content, citing missing episodes from popular sitcoms like It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia and others.

The conversation then shifts to a massive, spoiler-filled retrospective on Kevin Smith's 1999 film, Dogma. The hosts break down the complex history of the movie's distribution rights, Kevin Smith's genius self-protests, and why the film's star-studded cast delivered some of the best performances of the decade. Finally, Josh and Vince share their own experiences growing up with religion and how a controversial comedy actually provides a profound message about faith and the power of ideas.

In This Episode:

• The pitfalls of streaming services and the appeal of owning physical media like Perfect Strangers on DVD and The Absolute Batman comics.
• Why certain television episodes disappear into the digital void due to licensing or controversial content.
• A deep dive into the characters, plot, and legacy of Dogma, complete with full spoilers.
• Behind the scenes trivia, including how Kevin Smith protested his own movie.
• The transition of the film's distribution rights from Disney to Lionsgate.
• A discussion on the differences between rigid beliefs and flexible ideas, inspired by Chris Rock's character, Rufus.
• Josh shares the story of showing Dogma to his childhood Catholic priest.

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