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The Fascinating Podcast episodes

May 19, 2017 Translating the Bible
Since Matt just put out a new translation of the book of Ruth, we discuss the issues that go into translating the Bible. What questions do translators have to ask themselves? What're our favorite translations? PLUS: our hot take on the new Jordan Peele project!dro
1 hr
May 12, 2017 What's So Funny about Politics?
Late Night has become a landscape of political humor. What is satire? When is it effective? And what effect is the current brand of political humor having on American culture? PLUS: Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2.
53 min
May 05, 2017 Not So Civil War
In light of some recent confusion surrounding the Civil War, Clay leads us in a historical discussion of President Andrew Jackson and the causes of the Civil War. We also argue about Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol 2 and play a new game: Generals vs Generals!
53 min
April 28, 2017 The Listening Day with Paul Pastor
The StoryMen welcome author and beaver-pants-maker Paul J Pastor to talk mysticism and his new book The Listening Day.
49 min
April 21, 2017 Nearly Summer Reads
Since Summer is nearly here (unless you live in TX like Clay and JR.), we each pick three books we've loved lately. That's nine total books you want to add to your list. PLUS updates on all three StoryMen writing projects!
52 min
April 07, 2017 The Invitation with Rick Lee James
Rick Lee James returns to the StoryMen to give us the scoop on his latest work. "The Invitation" is a communion song that invites everyone to the table. We talk about communion, worship and - since Rick is a consummate geek, too - comics.
1 hr 2 min
March 27, 2017 IRON FIST Season One CROSSOVER
Katherine Sanchez of BUT WHY THO? joins the StoryMen to disect that very bad first season of IRON FIST. What, exactly, went so wrong?
51 min
March 24, 2017 Marvel's Iron Fist CROSSOVER with Kate Sanchez of But Why Tho? - Extras
In true comic book fashion, JR. joins forces with Kate Sanchez of the But Why Tho? podcast. We watched all of Marvel's Iron Fist so you don't have to (the episode is spoiler-y toward the end.) We dive into the comic character of Danny Rand, talk about where the show sits in the Marvel Netflix universe, and talk about the show's Good, Bad and Ugly. Kate is a great podcaster, and we had a lot of fun even without our regular cohosts.
51 min
March 17, 2017 Pop Culture Bracketology 2017
It's that time of year again! We return with our FOURTH annual Pop Culture Bracketology! Who made the list this year? And who will win the final game? The vote is YOURS!
1 hr 1 min
February 28, 2017 Oscars Recap - Extras
We recap the Oscars... including that crazy final moment!
38 min