Best John Bolin Podcasts (2025)

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Wake Up Dead Man (Knives Out 3) 1:01:06

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In this episode, we break down Wake Up Dead Man, the darkest and most searching Benoit Blanc mystery yet. We dig into the whodunnit, unpack the film’s stacked ensemble cast, and explore why this entry feels less like a clever puzzle and more like a moral reckoning. More than solving a crime, Wake Up Dead Man wrestles with guilt, confession, and the…

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Stranger Things Season 5 Vol 1 1:10:05

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Stranger Things Season 5, Volume 1 has finally arrived — and we have a lot to talk about. The highs. The weird choices. The heartbreaks. The mysteries. We’ll get into all of it: • What worked and what didn’t about our beloved cast aging out of the roles. • The pairings — Will and Robin, Steve and Dustin, Hopper and Eleven • The new theories this se…

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Fight Club 1:13:38

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We’re about to break the first rule of Fight Club. In this episode, we dive headfirst into David Fincher’s dark, stylish, and endlessly debated 1999 film based on Chuck Palahniuk’s debut novel. We talk about the brilliance of the voiceover, one of the greatest character intros of all time, and how Brad Pitt and Edward Norton pulled off one of cinem…

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The Last Jedi 1:44:23

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In this episode of Meaning Of The Movie, we dive into one of the most debated films of the last decade — The Last Jedi. It divided the Star Wars fanbase... and it divides us too. Some of us love it. Some of us aren't. But either way, there's a lot to talk about: bold choices, broken expectations, and big themes about failure, legacy, and hope. Whet…

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Sinners 1:09:37

8M ago1:09:37

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In this episode of Meaning of the Movie, Rob Stennett and Andrew Harmon dig into Sinners, this spring’s breakout film that blends Southern grit, gospel, and gore. We talk about what makes the characters so compelling, why the setting feels lived-in, and how the movie uses vampires not just for scares—but to explore sin, judgment, and redemption. We…

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Severance - Cold Harbor (S2 E10) 1:15:30

9M ago1:15:30

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In this episode, we delve into the Season 2 finale of Severance, "Cold Harbor." Did we finally get the answers we were seeking? We explore the intense conflict between innies and outies, the complexities of falling in love within the confines of severance, and the show's unsettling allusions to corporate control and hints at actual slavery. We also…

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Severance - The After Hours (S2 E9) 52:44

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In this episode, we’re diving into Severance Season 2, Episode 9, "The After Hours." As the season races toward its conclusion, we unpack our reactions, debate our favorite scenes, break down our favorite storylines, and ask the big question—was this a bounce-back episode? Join us as we analyze the twists, turns, and deeper meaning behind this epis…

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Severance - Sweet Virtol (S2 E8) 45:20

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Harmony gets a standalone episode, and we’re not sure it works. In fact, we think Sweet Virtol has some serious problems that are worth unpacking. Does this detour add depth to the story, or does it stall the momentum? We break down the episode's themes, execution, and what it means for the series as a whole. Join us as we debate: Is this the weake…

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Severance - Chikhai Bardo (S2 E7) 53:19

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In this episode of Attila, we dive into Chikhai Bardo and ask the big question—could this be the greatest episode of Severance? We break down what makes this episode so different, from its haunting revelations to the emotional depth of Mark and Gemma’s backstory. As the lines between past and present, love and loss blur, we explore how this chapter…

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Severance Attila (S2 E6) 46:26

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"In this episode of Attila, we break down the romantic entanglements of Irv, Helly, Mark, and Dylan. From Irv and Burt’s tender connection to Helly’s struggle for autonomy, Mark’s lingering grief, and Dylan’s surprising moment of intimacy, we explore how love manifests in the fractured world of Lumon. What do these relationships reveal about identi…

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Severance - Trojan's Horse (S2 E5) 59:23

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Episode 5: Severance – Trojan Horse In this episode of The Meaning of the Movie, we break down Severance Episode 5, Trojan Horse. We explore the complicated love triangle between Mark, Helly, and a certain someone from the outside world, as well as Irving’s fate and what his interaction with Burt might mean. We also analyze Milchick’s unexpected pe…

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Severance - Woe's Hallow - (S2 E4) 1:11:28

11M ago1:11:28

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In this episode of "The Meaning of the Movie," we delve into the intricacies of television storytelling as we continue to cover SEVERANCE. First, we explore the concept of the "bottle episode," examining its role in character development and narrative focus. We then analyze the enduring "will-they-won't-they" romantic dynamics that have captivated …

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Severance - Who Is Alive? - (S2 E3) 44:16

11M ago44:16

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In this episode, we dive deep into Severance Season 2, Episode 3—unpacking the high stakes, the surprising character who resonated with us most, and the profound shift in structure from Season 1 to Season 2. Join Rob Stennett and Andrew Harmon as we break it all down.By Stennett & Harmon

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Severance - Goodbye, Mrs. Selvig (S2 E2) 45:50

11M ago45:50

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In this episode of Meaning Of The Movie, we dive deep into Severance Goodbye, Mrs. Selvig (S2 E2) unpacking the latest mysteries and hidden meanings. We explore Dylan's surprising emotional arc, the ever-enigmatic Cobel, and Mark's tense return to Lumon. Plus, we analyze the symbolism behind the pineapples (yes, really) and tackle the question ever…

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Severance - Hello, Ms. Cobel (S2 E1) 59:34

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The Meaning of the Movie is kicking off a special mini-series. We're heading into the office and to the thought-provoking world of Severance! We're starting with Season 2, Episode 1: "Hello, Ms. Cobel", unpacking the intriguing developments and questions posed as the new season begins. Don't miss our deep dive into the dissection of workplace ident…

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Searching For Bobby Fischer 1:18:45

12M ago1:18:45

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In this episode of The Meaning of the Movie, we dive into the classic chess drama Searching for Bobby Fischer. What drives the characters' motivations? Who's truly the hero? And what is this movie actually about at its core? Join us as we debate the film’s deeper themes, analyze the tension between competition and humanity, and uncover why it conti…

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The Muppet Christmas Carol 49:21

1y ago49:21

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Is The Muppet Christmas Carol the best version of A Christmas Carol ever made? In this episode, we dive into why this 1992 classic captures the heart and spirit of Charles Dickens's timeless tale like no other. We explore: What makes The Muppet Christmas Carol so enduring and beloved. Why Michael Caine's Scrooge is an all-time great. The magic of b…

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Wicked 1:07:40

1y ago1:07:40

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We're back and and in this episode, we’re defying gravity. We take a closer look at WICKED and the magic that makes it such a cultural phenomenon. We love the design, the music, and the spellbinding performances—but what happens when a story plays fast and loose with its source material? Our discussion dives into the bold choices WICKED makes in re…

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Jeff Shiefelbein: Suffering, Identity, & Friendship 1:37:01

1y ago1:37:01

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Today’s episode features Jeff Shiefelbein, a successful entrepreneur and culture-building expert with a long history of launching and leading businesses that achieve healthy growth and workplace excellence. Past foundations include Carpool, the largest safe-ride program for colleges to reduce drunk driving in the nation, and 5, an industry changing…

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How to Pray by Saint Francis de Sales - Audiobook Version 55:56

1y ago55:56

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Transform your prayer life in under an hour. De Sales’ practical methods will help you bring the peaceful presence of Jesus into every moment of your day. Taken from Introduction to the Devout Life (the guide recommended by exorcist Father Chad Ripperger) and written for laymen, these timeless teachings have changed the lives of millions. Saint Fra…

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Young Leader Series #9: Charley Heintel 1:06:27

1+ y ago1:06:27

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Today’s episode features Charley Heintel, the founder of “Quo Vadis,” a Catholic young adult group in Avon Lake, Ohio, a suburb west of Cleveland. We discuss the beginnings of the group, how its small size contributes to adaptability, leadership commitments, and formation of smaller friend groups within larger communities. We talk about how leading…

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Fr. John O'Brien: Editing Novels, Receptivity, & the Shallows 1:39:04

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Recorded way back in November of 2020, this episode features Fr John O’Brien SJ calling in from Canada. Father John, son of the Catholic novelist Michael O'Brien, is the Vocations Director for the Jesuits of the “Canada Provence,” and has been a longtime spiritual advisor of the Mary Foundation. Before he became a priest, he worked with the Mary Fo…

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IT (Part 1) 1:03:06

1+ y ago1:03:06

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It's time to go to Derry, Maine. We're doing a deep dive about the meaning of the movie, the novel, and the mini-series IT. It's one of Stephen King's greatest stories and his most iconic villain. But is IT just a scary movie or is there something deeper here? We're joining the LOSERS club. We all podcast down here.…

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Young Leader Series #8: Dr. Megan Lowes-Bolin 1:10:15

1+ y ago1:10:15

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Today’s episode features Dr. Megan Lowes-Bolin, author of the recent book, “Ignite: The Secret to Engaging Young Adults in the Church”. Lettered in Interdisciplinary Leadership in Education, Dr. Lowes-Bolin has worked in and around Catholic ministry for over 12 years. She is also the founder of a consulting firm for parishes and directs the Ignite …

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John Michael Talbot: Monasticism & Life Lessons 1:00:28

1+ y ago1:00:28

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Today’s episode features John Michael Talbot, the Founder and General Minister of The Brothers and Sisters of Charity, a semi-monistic Catholic community based out of the Little Portion Hermitage in Arkansas. He is an award winning author and multi-platinum, Grammy and Dove award winning Contemporary Catholic musician. His autobiography “Late Have …

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Young Leader Series #7: Daniel Rosa 1:12:27

1+ y ago1:12:27

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Today’s episode features Daniel Rosa, Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry at Saint Joseph Catholic Community in Eldersburg, Maryland. CEO of his own management consulting company on the side, Daniel is a former focus missionary and has spent years in ministry with youth, college, and young adults. We discuss Daniel’s journey into ministry, b…

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Civil War 1:05:14

1+ y ago1:05:14

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It's time to talk about Alex Garland's new film CIVIL WAR. Does it have a political point of view? What does it mean? Is it fair? Is it bold or is it cowardly? We debate it all on this week's episode.By Stennett & Harmon

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Keith Nester: Unpacking the Mysteries of the Rosary 1:24:20

1+ y ago1:24:20

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Today’s episode features Keith Nester, a former protestant pastor and youth pastor with more than 20 years in full-time ministry. In 2017, Keith converted to the Catholicism. He has since authored two books: The Convert’s Guide to Roman Catholicism: Your First Year in the Church along with Unpacking the Mysteries of the Rosary. He also hosts a dail…

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Parasite 59:20

1+ y ago59:20

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It's a film with a title that makes a statement and asks a question, "Who is the parasite?" It's time for a deep dive into one of the best films of the 2010s; a film loaded with meaning in every frame. Click the episode and join the discussion.By Stennett & Harmon

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Young Leader Series #6: Gabe Kessler 1:16:08

2y ago1:16:08

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Today’s episode features Gabe Kessler, president of the Cleveland Chapter of Young Catholic Professionals (YCP). Gabe is a graduate of Ave Maria University, where he lived in an intentional catholic “household”, and he is now a husband, a father, and a business development professional. He got involved with YCP as a way to give back and be connecte…

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La La Land 1:10:24

2y ago1:10:24

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It's February and we're doing another romantic film. La La Land is in the running for best movie about LA ever made, and the most devastating romance. Is this a musical for people who don't like musicals? Is there a deeper meaning beneath the surface? We discuss it all in this week's episode.By Stennett & Harmon

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The One I Love 56:07

2y ago56:07

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Maybe you've never heard of this film. But sometimes those are the most rewarding. It's almost February and we're watching THE ONE I LOVE... a charming, funny, weird, scary, and shocking film about relationships.By Stennett & Harmon

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Young Leader Series #5: Joe Hopkins 1:09:10

2y ago1:09:10

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Today’s episode features Joe Hopkins, the Director of Adult Formation for Mission in the Diocese of Nottingham, England. Joe spent two years in university ministry, then eight years as a high school chaplain before taking on his current position, which includes the Christus Vivat young adult ministry among many other responsibilities. We discuss th…

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7 Meaningful Movies of 2023 20:32

2y ago20:32

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For our final episode of the year, we want to give you a BONUS EPISODE. Seven meaningful movies of 2023. Rob Stennett goes solo to share what about watching and thinking more deeply about these films.By Stennett & Harmon

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Young Leader Series #4: Robert Wines 1:04:51

2y ago1:04:51

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Today’s episode features Robert Wines, leader of The Ark young adult group at St. Ann parish in Washington, DC. He’s been running it for nearly two years while maintaining a full-time 9-5 Job. After college and a year of service with the Saint John Society, Robert and a close friend wanted to get into young adult ministry in a big way. We discuss t…

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It’s A Wonderful Life 1:11:00

2y ago1:11:00

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Is this the most meaningful Christmas movie ever made? We encourage you to watch this classic and then join us as we debate the characters, the themes, and what it all means. Connect with us: FACEBOOK GROUP INSTAGRAMBy Stennett & Harmon & Bolin

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Killers Of The Flower Moon 1:09:01

2y ago1:09:01

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We begin with a SPOILER-FREE discussion on Martin Scorcese’s 3.5 hour epic. And then we breakdown our most meaningful scenes, characters, and the meaning of The Killers Of A Flower Moon.By Stennett & Harmon & Bolin

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Jose Pulido: Ultra Difficult Evangelization 1:58:20

2y ago1:58:20

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Today’s episode features Jose Pulido, professional evangelization coach and founder of At The Service. He has coached at universities, Fortune 500 companies, and non-profits. He received an MBA from Yale University and spent over a decade practicing what he calls “ultra-difficult evangelization”. We discuss how Jose effectively invented a new niche…

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Inside Out 1:02:14

2y ago1:02:14

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It’s our FIRST Pixar film and we have questions: What emotions should they have added? Where does INSIDE OUT rank in the PIXAR cannon? What is the most meaningful emotion? We debate all of this and more in this week’s episode. CONNECT WITH US: Instagram Facebook Group WebsiteBy Stennett & Harmon & Bolin

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Young Leader Series #3: Kenn Demoll 1:12:05

2y ago1:12:05

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Today’s episode features Kenn Demoll, the director of the Youth and Young Adult ministry at St. John Catholic Church in Westminster, Maryland. He is a convert to the faith, and was called to ministry after college while thinking about becoming a police officer. We discuss the challenge of “restarting” a young adult ministry, drawing in and retainin…

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Marc Lozano: The Christian Case Against the Stock Market 2:09:16

2y ago2:09:16

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Today’s episode features Marc Lozano, who is currently working on a book tentatively entitled, “The Christian Case Against the Stock Market.” A convert from evangelistic atheism, Marc runs the website Christ Centered Capital dot com, and has spent years giving investment advice based on Biblical Principles, and he believes with strong moral convict…

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The Sixth Sense 56:33

2y ago56:33

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What if we told you the meaning of The Sixth Sense is much more than it’s twist? What if we told you this is one of the best ghost stories ever made? We discuss M. Night Shyamalan’s masterpiece, Bruce Willis, and so much more in this week’s episode.By Stennett & Harmon & Bolin

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Scream 53:41

2y ago53:41

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Do you like scary podcasts? So do we! So let's talk about Wes Craven’s self-aware meta slasher SCREAM. Is there depth? What is it trying to say? Let’s find out in this week’s episode.By Stennett & Harmon & Bolin

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Young Leader Series #2: Chris Mueller 1:12:24

2y ago1:12:24

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Today’s episode features Chris Mueller, the second episode in our series with Young Adult Leaders from around the country. Chris is the Coordinator of Adult Discipleship at Holy Family Catholic Church in Jacksonville, Florida, a thriving parish with a strong young adult presence that is, frankly, astounding to hear about in our era. We discuss the …

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The Social Network 1:11:01

2y ago1:11:01

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This is the definitive story of Mark Zuckerberg and Facebook. But is it accurate? Does that matter? What does a movie that came long over a decade ago say about social media today? We get into it all in this week’s episode.By Stennett & Harmon & Bolin

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Oppenheimer 1:10:40

2+ y ago1:10:40

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It's time to discuss Christopher Nolan's summer blockbuster / biopic / epic film...Oppenheimer. What did we make of all of the cameos? How do you talk about meaning in such a dense film? What Oscars will it win next year? We get into it all in this week's episode.By Stennett & Harmon & Bolin

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BARBIE 1:08:40

2+ y ago1:08:40

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It’s time to talk about THE MOVIE of the summer. It’s made lots of money. It’s the talk of social media. Does this movie work? Does it unfairly attack men? Does it have the most outfit changes in cinema history? We have thoughts and it’s time to debate what it all means in this week’s episode…By Stennett & Harmon & Bolin

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Young Leader Series #1: Joe Vicario 1:32:51

2+ y ago1:32:51

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Today’s episode features Joe Vicario, and is the first of our new series speaking with Young Adult Leaders. In addition to his day job designing hearing aid batteries, Joe is the co-founder of Cleveland’s largest young adult group, called Catching Fire, which meets weekly for discussions and draws anywhere from fifty to ninety people. We discuss th…

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Fargo 59:25

2+ y ago59:25

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We finally discuss our first Coen Brothers film, the 1996 masterpiece FARGO. We debate the script, the setting, the characters, and of course what it all means. Follow us on INSTAGRAM Join the conversation on FACEBOOKBy Stennett & Harmon & Bolin

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Ed Jozsa: The Mystic Next Door - A Miraculous Story 2:07:14

2+ y ago2:07:14

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Today’s episode features Ed Jozsa. A few years ago, he was in a head-on collision that should have killed him. During and after the accident, Ed experienced profound mystical visions of a place he can only describe as “forever,” along with a pit of vile creatures and a timeless experience with the Holy Spirit. He spent nearly a year trying everythi…