The Fascinating Podcast

The StoryMen welcome back author and blogger Paul Asay. Since Paul's new book, Burning Bush 2.0, is all about how to interpret pop culture, we tackle the new MARVEL film AGE OF ULTRON.

The StoryMen welcome author and Spiritual Director Tara Owens to discuss what it means to have bodies. We investigate why the Church struggles to embrace embodied existence, the power of touch, and why giving up contacts for Lent is more than a First World Problem. Plus, win a copy of Tara's excellent book!

The StoryMen welcome "Gospel According to Breaking Bad" author Blake Atwood and Faith blogger (and Hollywood tastemaker) John Bucher to talk about AMC's hit new Breaking Bad prequel, Better Call Saul. Just how good is the show? And do we manage to call the whole series?

The StoryMen welcome philosopher and author Steve Bein to tell us all about his genre-bending fantasy series the Fated Blades. We talk Japanese culture, race issues and some key differences between Eastern and Western thought.

The StoryMen break down the Pop Culture Championship game and predict winners. Then we pose a historical question: If you could change one historical event, what would it be? That leads us into Good Friday conversation about Jesus' death on the cross and the big question: Would we stop it if we could?

Clay and JR. catch up on the many new shows they've been watching before turning their attention to JR.'s first published essay. In the end, they take some steps toward a pop theology.

It's the Pop Culture Showdown of 2015. Like last year, we'll take on the first two rounds and then open it up for you to vote.

The StoryMen crash Dallas All-Con to investigate the relationship between religion and sci-fi/fantasy. We're joined by authors Jake Kerr and Gabriel Gurrero.

The StoryMen return with a wild and ranging new episode! We learn how Clay and JR. are settling into Dallas, and how JR. makes Clay fear for his life on a near-daily basis. After hearing what Pope Francis is giving up for Lent, we discuss why we were happy to see Birdman take home the Oscar for Best Picture and wrap up with a special guest PPOW!

The StoryMen kick off Season 5 with a bang! Welcome Nick Cole and Michael Bunker, architects of the mysterious and ambitious Apocalypse Weird universe. Nick and Michael give us a preview of this revolutionary new venture, and give every listener a FREE book. Plus, we all sing the praises of M. S. Corley.