The CaPC 25 for 2018

This week’s episode of The CaPC 25 for 2017 finds our managing editor Erin Straza pitted against Luke T. Harrington and newcomer for 2017, Mathew Loftus. Luke T. Harrington brings one of the most passionate and articulate orations in the history of the show for the Nintendo Switch console…which he neither owns nor has played. Meanwhile Mathew Loftus bring Martin Scorsese’s ‘Silence’ to the table as the Christian film we didn’t know we needed while Erin Straza tries to convince everyone that the S-Town podcast gives us an important and essential look into the human condition.

Listen to The CaPC 25 for 2017 Episode 8:

The CaPC 25 for 2017 so far:

Alone, The History Channel

What happens when you bring a video game to a film critics fight with Adamantium claws? This episode of The CaPC 25 finds our former managing editor Tyler Glodjo standing his ground against Seeing and Believing’s Wade Bearden and Kevin McLenithan with their nominations ‘Logan’ and ‘The Salesman’ respectively.

Listen to The CaPC 25 for 2017 Episode 7:

McDonald’s Grand Mac, U2’s The Joshua Tree, and Khalid’s American Teen are up for the 6th spot on the CaPC 25 for 2017. Special guests Skye Jethani, Drew Dyck, and Richard Clark join Jonathan for one of the most disorganized, non-political, and rule breaking episodes yet in the history of the show. Also, will this be the show where Jonathan can get through the entire show without saying the word tonight?

Each week Jonathan and three guests nominate three cultural artifacts from 2017 for inclusion on our year end list, but only one can be added by the end of the show. Nominations and debates (and sometimes hilarity) ensue as everyone must come to an agreement about what best reflects the good, the true, and beautiful in pop culture.

Listen to the CaPC 25 for 2017 Episode 6:

Follow our Special Guests:

Skye Jethani – Author / Co-host of the Phil Vischer Show / Host of The Movie Proposal / Ordained Minister

Drew Dyck – Author / Editor / Cultural Architect

Richard Clark – Online Managing Editor for Christianity Today / Host of The Calling Podcast / Internet Prophet

Dark horror comedy, culture gardening tips, and instrumental music are up for the fifth slot on the CaPC 25 for 2017. Special guests Gina Dalfonzo, Tyler Burns, and Jason Morehead join Jonathan for a lively debate.

Up for nomination this week is the Jordan Peele–directed film Get Out, the new instrumental album from Grails called Chalice Hymnal, and the book Culture Care by Makoto Fujimura.

Listen to The CaPC 25 for 2017 Episode 5:

The CaPC 25 for 2017 (unranked):

The CaPC 25 for 2017 welcomes special guests Gina Dalfonzo, Geoffrey Rieter, and Nick Rynerson. Join us as our guests nominate shows with zombies, queens, and aspiring dancing actors for their place on the esteemed list that reflects the good, the truthful, and the beautiful in pop culture.

The Santa Clarita Diet, Victoria, and La La Land are up for the fourth spot on the list this week and only one will be added. Which will be added to the prestigious list?

Listen to The CaPC 25 for 2017 Episode 4:

The 25 for 2017 currently:

1. Alone, The History Channel

Sarah Kelly is back to host this episode of The 25, along with special guests Erin Straza, Hannah Anderson, and Val Dunham. The nominations cover the range from family friendly animated movies, news trends, and the biggest game of the year in sports with one of the most loved/hated teams in the league.

Listen to The CaPC 25 for 2017 Episode 3:

Jonathan is joined by special guests Luke T. Harrington and Cray Allred to debate the second addition to the CaPC 25 for 2017. On the table for discussion is Melissa McCarthy’s performance as Press Secretary Sean Spicer, Michael Wear’s book Reclaiming Hope, and HBO’s The Young Pope starring Jude Law as an American Pope and the youngest ever elected to the role. Join the trio as they discuss what they think reflects the good, the truthful and the beautiful in pop culture for this week.

Listen to The CaPC 25 for 2017 Episode 2:

CaPC Editor-In-Chief Alan Noble, GameChurch Editor-In-Chief Drew Dixon, and CaPC Editor Emeritus Brad Williams join the lowly podcast host Jonathan R. Clauson to kick off the 2017 season of The CaPC 25! Each week special guests will come on the show to nominate what they believe reflects the good, the truthful, and the beautiful in pop culture from a Christian perspective. Nominations can be memes, movies, TV shows, music albums, or anything else that affects our culture.

Today’s show features the History Channel’s hit show Alone, Amazon’s adaptation of Phillip K. Dick’s 1968 novel  The Man In The High Castle, and the Supreme Court nomination of Neil Gorsuch.

Listen to The CaPC 25 for 2017 Episode 1:

The crew returns for the second part of the season finale: ranking the list of the Top 25 Pop Culture Artifacts in 2016. Earlier in the week, we put together the final 25 things we felt represented the good, the true, and the beautiful in pop culture from a Christian perspective. Now all that remains is to rank what we feel the most significant items are from 25 to 1.

Listen to The CaPC 25 for 2016 Finale Part 1:

Jonathan and Sarah are back, along with special guests Erin Straza, Tyler Glodjo, Tyler Burns, and Richard Clark to finalize the CaPC 25 for 2016. The pop culture events, people, movies, TV shows, albums, and more that defined 2016 in ways that reflected the good, the true, and the beautiful are molded into near final form in this two part extravaganza!

In Part 1, the crew bring the final nominations to the list and their final eliminations. What will be added and what will be removed? And will Kanye West finally make an appearance on the list? All this and more are answered.

Then in Part 2, which will air later this week, you will hear the same crew go to the mat over the rankings as we list what we believe to be the most important pop culture artifacts from 2016, from 25 to 1.

Listen to The CaPC 25 for 2016 Finale Part 1: