Best Tswift Podcasts (2025)

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New TSwift, Old Reformation 38:39

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Ep. 466 - Matt bought the new Taylor Swift album on release day! We get his thoughts on The Life of a Showgirl, the Beths, and the Reformation...again. The Playlist Metal - The Beths Kid Fears - Indigo Girls Cool about it - boygenius Freedom - Beyonce Free - K-Pop Demon Hunters Forget me nots - Patrice Russian Listen to the full playlist over on th…

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Parades, Fireworks, & the Suffering of Job 37:40

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Ep. 468 - Matt made it to the Dodgers parade. We draw some parallels to celebratory fireworks before we get to suffering of Job. Fun stuff! The Playlist Wasteland - Snocaps Archie, Marry Me - Alvvays Marry the Night - Lady Gaga Reason to Believe - Bruce Springsteen Add Love - Florence & the Machine Children of the Revolution - T-Rex Listen to the f…

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The Grass Withers, the Flowers Fade, Ohtani Endures 37:26

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Ep. 467 - We do talk some Dodgers, but also the Bruce doc and some listener mail before getting to the texts for all saints. The Playlist The Poor - Jesse Welles Hungary Ghost - Hooray for the Riff Raff Cry Me a River - Justin Timberlake Golden - Kpop Demon Hunters Living my life like its golden - jill scott Tolden lady - stevie wonder Listen to th…

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Wrasslin' in the Desert 42:51

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Ep. 465 - Matt and Zach were together in person this week. We still recorded remotely, but we recapped a mad cap weekend in the city of angels, before getting into at least one really good text. Check it out! The Playlist Safe & Sound - Capital Cities Time Difference - Madi Diaz The Boxer - Simon & Garfunkel Wrestlemania 20 - Westside Gunn with And…

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A Complete List of Leprous Things 32:09

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Ep. 464 - Matt's got a race recap, NHL opening night?, and some stories about skin conditions and uncleanliness. Also, music. The Playlist New Test Leper - R.E.M. The Modern Leper - Julien Baker covering Frightened Rabbit Walls (Circus) - Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers (featuring Lindsey Buckingham) These Walls - Kendrick Lamar Listen to the full …

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Episode 19: The Life of a Showgirl Album Review 2:42:51

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The One Where We Accuse a Worship Professor of Doping 35:22

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Ep. 463 - Zach accidentally accuses a seminary worship professor of doping. Things only get tougher with this week's gospel reading, but there's good news in there somewhere. Also some road design facts and music. The Playlist Mean Mr. Mustard - The Beatles tv off - Kendrick Lamar Faithful - Common Silent Running - Gorillaz Run for Cover - The Kill…

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Episode 48: Dress Rehearsal for TS12 "The Life of a Showgirl" 1:41:24

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ONE WEEK AWAY!! We truly cannot fathom that "The Life of a Showgirl" is already here, where did the time go!? Join Steph and Steph as we talk all things TS12, from the behind the scenes movie announcement to going track by track with predictions on themes/inspirations/sounds/vibes, we take our time going through it all. Left no stone unturned this …

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World's Worst Ikea 35:15

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Ep. 462 - We talked about really getting to understand Sisyphus on the grapevine, uncomfortable furniture, and an unresolved parable. Check. It. Out. The Playlist Bitter Everyday - Wednesday Save Me - Aimee Mann Chaise Longue - Wetleg The Lazy Song - Bruno Mars If I were a rich man - Fiddler on the Roof Crumbs from your table - U2 Listen to the ful…

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Coachella Line Up, Raining on the Girard Parade, and an Intriguing Parable 40:44

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Ep. 461 - Matt tries to ruin Zach's relationship with Rene Girard, but then we review the recently announced Coachella line up. Finally, some very old Amos and an intriguing parable. The Playlist Hunger Strike - Temple of the Dog Little Lies - Fleetwood Mac Lie to Girls - Sabrina Carpenter The Happy Dictator - Gorillaz Eatin' Big Time - Tyler Child…

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How to Circumvent Clergy Pay Guidelines 35:55

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Ep. 460 - Two weeks for the price of one! We talk both Holy Cross and Proper 19 after we get you prepped for the NBA preseason. All for less than the price of a 2025 NBA Summer League Champions shirt! The Playlist Dancing in the Club - MJ Lenderman, This is Lorelei Nickels and Dimes - St. Dolly Parton Los Angeles - Big Thief Cold Hearted - Paula Ab…

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Matt sees Weird Al, Public Transit, & an Intense Teaching! 39:53

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Ep. 459 -Matt's life has been changed forever. More Puddles Pity Party talk, then we get into the texts and the music. The Playlist Certainty - Big Thief Welcome to the Occupation - R.E.M. All My Little Words - Mag Fields Electrical Storm - U2 Choose Your Fighter - Ava Maxx Mission Statement - Weird Al Yankovic Listen to the full playlist over on t…

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Highest 2 Lowest. A TVP Joint 38:48

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Ep. 458 - We’ve got baseball, dadcast energy, and then a parable? Maybe? The Playlist Party Hard - Andrew WK Nobody Really Cares If You Don't Go To The Party - Courtney Barnett Garden Party - Ricky Nelson Somebody's Watching Me - Rockwell Move On Up a Little Higher- Mahalia Jackson The Payback - James Brown Listen to the full playlist over on the S…

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Episode 47: TAYLOR SWIFT IS ENGAGED 1:09:21

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We canNOT believe this is our 3rd emergency pod episode in August, but DUHHH we had to talk about this ASAP! Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are officially getting married! Your english teacher and your gym teacher are tying the knot and we had to react immediately to this news like it was our best friend!! COME GIGGLE WITH US ABOUT THIS! Disclaimer:…

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Alice in Wonderland and the Unsabbath 44:14

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Ep. 457 - We are back from the Summer Siesta and we've got summer camp, magic the gathering, ticket scams, and sacred texts to talk about. Also, the music. Check. It. Out. The Playlist Stand - R.E.M. I wrote Mr. Tambourine Man - John Craigie Tilted - Christine and the Queens Oneida - Tyler Childers Golden - Huntrix Stand Up - Cynthia Erivo Listen t…

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Episode 46: Taylor Swift on New Heights! 1:44:10

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On this episode of the Drop Everything Now podcast recorded on August 14 2025, Steph and Steph react to and discuss Taylor Swift's podcast interview on New Heights with Travis and Jason Kelce; in other words, this is a podcast episode about a podcast episode (podcast inception). They talk about The Life of a Showgirl, they gush over Travis & Taylor…

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Episode 45: TS12 Announcement LIVE Reaction (The Life of a Showgirl) 47:51

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On this bonus episode of the Drop Everything Now Podcast recorded on August 11-12, Steph and Steph eagerly wait for it to turn 12:12 AM and talk about all of the recent news, from the Taylor Nation post to the New Heights posts and clips. They predict what TS12 is going to be about and sound like, and they talk about their reactions to finding out …

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Episode 44: TSwift's Most & Least Streamed Songs By Album 2:04:52

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On this episode of the Drop Everything Now Podcast recorded on August 7th 2025, Steph and Steph play a game where one Steph guesses the most and least streamed track from each album according to Spotify streams! They also chat about Steph's wedding and new podcast studio, and Steph also has some interesting streaming facts about Taylor's most strea…

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KTVP at Night! 17:46

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Ep. 456 - While Matt continues his summer sojourn through the midwest, Zach takes the helm for a solo show. Will his hosting all be in vain?! The Playlist Train in Vain - The Clash That Funny Feeling - Bo Burnham/Phoebe Bridgers Always Already Gone - The Magnetic Fields The Wind - Cat Stevens/Yusuf Islam Listen to the full playlist over on the Spot…

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Is God the one judged at Sodom? 29:40

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Ep. 455 - Pretty good ep on the first part of the Sodom and Gomorrah story. Check. It. Out. The Playlist Sodom, South Georgia - Iron & Wine Don’t Stop - Fleetwood Mac Knockin’ - MJ Lenderman I say a little prayer - aretha franklin Living on a prayer - bon jovi Like a prayer - Madonna Listen to the full playlist over on the Spotify. Become a Vinyl P…

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The Great American Road Trip 40:13

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Ep. 454 - Matt reports back on his summer road trip around the West’s national parks and we take a look at some hospitable texts for the summertime. The Playlist Anxiety - Doechii Martha - Tom Waits Let’s Be Still - The Head and the Heart Don’t you worry about a thing - Stevie Wonder The One Thing - INXS Dragonfly - Ziggy Marley Listen to the full …

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God Goes Subterranean 38:27

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Ep. 453 - Weird Al Precap, Zach's still upset OKC, then we get to the texts for July 13th with Samaritans and irrational confidence disciples. Last, the jamz. Check. It. Out. The Playlist All over me - Haim Neighbor Song - Lake Street Dive Fruits of my labor - Lucinda Williams Subterranean Homesick Alien - Radiohead Now it’s time - Haim Jesus and J…

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The Not So Good Samaritans 25:49

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Ep. 452 - The disciples don't doubt they can cause fire to reign down from the sky. Let's see how this plays out! The Playlist Two Step - Dave Matthews Band The Mother - Brandi Carlile Mama - Boyz II Men Dirt off your Shoulder - Jay-Z Send me on my way - rusted root Rock you like a hurricane - Scorpions Listen to the full playlist over on the Spoti…

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Elijah is a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle (plus listener mail) 37:00

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Ep. 451 - Elijah is a prop guy and we’ve got listener mail! That plus the music. The Playlist Stand - R.E.M. The Crossroads - Bone Thugs- N-Harmony Crossroads - Tracy Chapman Follow You, Follow Me - Genesis If I had a hammer - Peter, Paul, & Mary Let’s get it started - Black Eyed Peas Time to move on - Tom Petty Listen to the full playlist over on …

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Exorcisms and Adventures in Lawn Care 31:11

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Ep. 450 - After last week we try to keep it light. Unfortunately, the texts won't let us! The Playlist Hawg for You - Otis Redding You Must Be Out of Your Mind - The Magnetic Fields Mad World - Gary Jules, Michael Andrews cover Shaquira La Tormenta The CHain - Fleetwood Mac I’m the only one - Melissa Ethridge Listen to the full playlist over on the…

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An Update from Los Angeles 30:31

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Ep. 449 - Matt gives us an update from Los Angeles, then some surprisingly rich texts for Holy Trinity Sunday. The Playlist Incomprehensible - Big Thief Beyond Meaning - Watchouse It Ain’t Over Yet - Rodney Crowell, Roseanne Cash, John Paul White De La Soul - The Magic Number Change - Mavis Staples Shout - Tears for Fears Listen to the full playlis…

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Episode 43: They Belong With Her (Taylor Swift Buys Back her Life's Work!!) 2:33:23

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Taylor Swift has done it! She's bought back her masters, and all artistic materials, for her original six albums. Truly the BEST news and the only topic this episode! We do start with some AMA's theories and go on plenty of tangents along the way, but this episode is all about the MASTERmind (see what I did there) of Taylor Swift! We're SO proud of…

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The Boat Man Returns 33:52

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Ep. 448 - It's Pentecost. Can the vinyl preachers find a natural segue between boat talk and the festival day? There's only one way to find out... The Playlist Fire - Waxahatchee Mountain Language - Fust You have bought yourself a boat - MJ Lenderman Sing a Song - Earth, Wind, and Fire We didn’t start the fire - Billy Joel Fire - U2 Listen to the f…

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I feel the earth move, under my feet! 25:57

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Ep. 447 - We check in on a bit of local Colorado history in the making before getting to an excellent text or two. The Playlist It’s the end of the world as we know it (and i feel fine) - R.E.M. Little Earthquakes - Tori Amos Whole Lotta Shakin’ Going on Eyes on the prize - Mavis Staples Eyes on the Prize - Springsteen Eyes on the Prize - Sweet Hon…

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Eurovision Finale, Chicago Pope, and Acts 35:43

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Ep. 446 - Eurovision wrapped up and we talk about it. Then we talk about close personal friend of the podcast, Pope Leo XIV. Then we get to a pretty good acts text. Check it out. The Playlist Gardening at Night - R.E.M. Dancing in the Dark - Lucy Dacus What’s His Name - Fust Listen to the full playlist over on the Spotify. Become a Vinyl Preacher P…

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And/or Preaching: Star Wars and Circumcision 43:35

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Ep. 445 - We've got a fairly deep dive into the first nine episodes of Andor Season 2. Then we're onto two texts about belonging, before we close with the music. The Playlist Radio Free Europe - R.E.M. Neon Moon - Kacey Musgraves and Brooks & Dunn Weak - Vintage Culture Heart of Gold - Fiona Apple Heat Wave - Glass Animals House of the Rising Sun -…

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Eurovision Preview with Caleb Crainer and the Vinyl Children! 49:44

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Ep. 444 - Caleb Crainer is back as the Vinyl Preacher Senior Eurovision Correspondent to help us get ready for next week's song contest. New this year we've got the Vinyl Children on the pod and they have hot takes! If you're here for the bible, don't worry. Matt artfully ties it all together in the end. Remember that if you mention "Milkshake Man"…

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Star Wars, Doctor Who, & Stories of Transformation 45:42

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Ep. 443 - We start with some sports balls, Star Wars, Doctor Who, and other random odds and ends. Then its on to two stories about transformations. Last, the songz. The Playlist The Way - Fastball Blinding Lights - The Weeknd with Rosalia Follow You Down - The Gin Blossoms Duel of the Faiths - John Williams Catch (these fists) - Wetleg Breakfast at…

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Popes, Sectarianism, & Lyin' Thomas 54:26

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Ep. 442 - We start with some thoughts on Pope Francis, JD Vance's version of Catholicism, and American sectarianism. Then we've got an in depth look at Easter 2 including observations on lying thomas, witnessing, and locked doors. Finally, the jamz. The Playlist See You Again - Wiz Khalifa featuring Charlie Puth The Stranger at My Door - Brandi Car…

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Episode 42: Happy Birthday TTPD! (TS11 Revisit) 2:45:31

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On today's episode, its The Tortured Poet's Department's 1st Birthday! Steph and Steph discuss the survey results that over 100 Swifties responded to and dissect the best, the worst and the most underrated, as voted by Swifties! This is a long episode for a long album, and it still didn't do justice to the masterpiece that is TS11. But we hope you …

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Idle Tales, Social Media Marketing, and a Passive Easter 52:07

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Ep. 441 - We get started with some talk about a tv show from seven years ago before we hit flogging and social media marketing. Then we've got a pretty in depth conversation on both the gospel options for Easter. Check it out. Hoppy Easter everybody. The Playlist Dancing in the Club - MJ Lenderman / This is Lorelei What a Fool Believes - The Doobie…

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What's up with the Murder Font? Severance, Nuggets, and Palms 44:17

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Ep. 440 - It's finally here...the great Severance debate. Check it out. The Playlist Bara Badu Bastu - KAJ Fall on Me - R.E.M. Taxman - The Beatles Rain in the River - Bruce Springsteen Everybody's Trying to Figure Me Out - HAIM Windmills of Your Mind - Mel Torme Listen to the full playlist over on the Spotify. Become a Vinyl Preacher Patreon! Matt…

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Taking on Ezra Klein and the Good Life 47:19

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Ep. 439 - We start by talking about the role of religion and morals in response to Ezra Klein’s latest podcast. We tease some Severance before getting into the last normal Sunday before Holy Week. Oh yeah, we also do a little complete unknown recap. Check. It. Out. The Playlist Mountain Language - Fust Maggie’s Farm - Bob Dylan Gateleg - Fust It Ai…

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Marshmallows are for Team Preachers 28:46

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Ep. 438 - We check in on Severance midway through the season, then we get you ready to keep making your way through Lent. The Playlist Relationship - HAIM Return of the Grievous Angel - Gram Parsons The Great Beyond - R.E.M. I will follow - U2 The Giver - Chappell Roan Lauren Daigle Rescue Listen to the full playlist over on the Spotify. Become a V…

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Episode 41: Songs feat. Taylor Swift 1:49:56

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On this episode, Steph and Steph dive into all the collaborations Taylor's been apart of over the years. More specifically, songs she's featured on. These songs tend to fly under the radar in terms of discussion within Taylor Swift's discography, so we decided to give them their shine. We also give our take on who we HOPE she'll collab with in the …

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Matt from Illinois Wins the Los Angeles Marathon! 44:35

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Ep. 437 - Matt ran the LA Marathon! We talk about that for a little too long before we get into the text and Zach's newest love, Fust. Check. It. Out. The Playlist Spangled - Fust Burnin’ For You - Blue Oyster Cult The Distance - CAKE Cheap Thrill - Sia Garden of Eden - Lady Gaga If Only I could Wait - Bon Iver Gardening at Night - R.E.M. Listen to…

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LA Marathon, Dune, & Sacred Naps 34:09

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Ep. 436 - Matt’s running the LA Marathon. We do a little prestige TV and Dune talk. Then the texts and the tunes, b’ys. The Playlist Foxes in the Snow - Jason Isbell Call it Dreaming - Iron & Wine Chickens in Love - Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeroes The Blackout - U2 All the Stars - Kendrick Lamar, SZA Counting Stars - One Republic A Sky Full of …

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REM, MJ Lenderman, and Ancient Near East Rocky 38:29

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Ep. 435 - REM reunited! MJ Lenderman concert review! The Rocky film set in the ancient near east! Check. It. Out. The Playlist Ain’t Too Proud to Beg - The Temptations Poor Wayfaring Stranger - Pete Seegar Born on a Train - The Magnetic Fields Pretty persuasion - rem Fragile - sting The wanderer - johnny cash & u2 Vertigo - u2 Listen to the full pl…

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A Severed Transfiguration 40:51

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Ep. 434 - We make legitimate connections between the apple tv series, Severance, and the theological basis of the podcast. This is why this podcast exists. The Playlist Shiny Happy People - Really Excellent Men Our House - Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young Dreams - Fleetwood Mac Temporary - yolo People watching - Sam Fender Caamp - let things go Listen…

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The Redemption of John Denver 40:25

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Ep. 433 The Playlist Closer - The Chainsmokers, Halsey One Cup of Coffee / Judge Not - Sublime Don’t Judge Me - Janelle Monae Unknown Brother - The Black Keys Jolene - Beyonce Pink Pony Club - Chapelle Roan Listen to the full playlist over on the Spotify. Become a Vinyl Preacher Patreon! Matt Keadle is the pastor of St Mark's Lutheran Church and Ca…

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Super Bowl Half Time Reaction and Preaching as Performance Art 43:36

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Ep. 432 - Matt's buying tickets to kendrick show. The Playlist Enjoy the silence The One I Love - Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit Green green rocky road - hooray Halftime - kdot Get our of your own way - U2 kendrick Offor blessing - brighter days Listen to the full playlist over on the Spotify. Become a Vinyl Preacher Patreon! Matt Keadle is the past…

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Episode 40: Taylor's Most Romantic Songs 2:14:45

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February is love month, and something we LOVE (and have missed so much) is Swiftie Surveys! In honor of Valentine's Day we sent out a survey to vote for your favorite romantic/love songs on each of Taylor Swift's 11 albums, as well as your pick for the best Taylor love song of all time. Over 150 of you responded so we get into all of your picks on …

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Grammy’s, Musk, and HFASS 54:52

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Ep. 431 - It’s a big week in our corner of the universe. We’ve gotta talk about the Grammys and the rise and fall of Dawes. Also, some stuff on Musk attacking Lutherans. Then we spend some time on the closing of the House for All Sinners and Saints. All that before we get to the texts and the music. The Playlist The Boot Song - Angela Autumn The Lu…

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To speak truth to power you’ve gotta get into the room first 42:51

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Ep. 430 - We’ve got some reaction to the Rt. Rev. Budde’s sermon that asks President Trump to be merciful. Then Matt’s starting to become an Ezra Klein guy. We’ve got some Super Bowl talk, the Powerpoint Presentation of our Lord, and the songs. The Playlist I knew you were trouble - Taylor Swift Not like us - Kendrick Lamar Fall on me - R.E.M. Old …

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It's Animated Musicals Week! 38:42

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Ep. 429 - Matt and Zach spent the weekend at the theater and they’re ready to talk about it! Then we’ve got a pair of stories about how great these speeches were, but not actually a copy of the speeches themselves. Of course. The Playlist This Year - Mountain Goats Go Your Own Way - Fleetwood Mac Good - Better than Ezra Come together - beatles Lett…