Best Mr Joyce Podcasts (2025)

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Mr. Joyce-Armstrong from “The Horror of the Heights” and Mr. Wilson from “Nightmare at 20,000 Feet” 1:08:22

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Description First-time guest Joseph Darowski (hi, Dad) joins returning guest John Darowski and Joe to discuss to stories about supernatural dangers faced by humans as they take to the skies. “The Horror of the Heights” is a 1913 short story by Arthur Conan Doyle about the mysterious deaths of pilots who are attempting to break altitude records in t…

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Judas Iscariot - October 1997 44:43

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Was Judas evil from the beginning? Judas walked in the same authority as the other 12 disciples. He seemed to walk by faith like all the other disciples. At the Last Supper, none of the disciples knew Judas was any different than them. So what was the difference? Even though Judas had been given authority over the enemy, he had unresolved issues in…

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Winner winner chicken dinner! And that is exactly how you should feel about getting to listen to this episode! That’s right, episode 175 of Ideal Remake is 21! Numbers are fun. At least our main character thinks so. And he’s going to take that love of math all the way to Vegas and try to win BIG! My incredible guest for this episode, Xu Mason (@hel…

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101 Dalmatians 79: A Country Home 27:57

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Anita and Roger discuss having a country home. Roger begins to play the piano to create the song, “Dalmatian Plantation.” The camera pans out on the Radcliffe residence on all of London as lights turn on because it seems all the dogs in London are barking. Minute 79 of “101 Dalmatians” from Walt Disney Animation. Disney Animation Minute Essentials …

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Mr. Joyce-Armstrong from “The Horror of the Heights” and Mr. Wilson from “Nightmare at 20,000 Feet” 1:08:22

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Description First-time guest Joseph Darowski (hi, Dad) joins returning guest John Darowski and Joe to discuss to stories about supernatural dangers faced by humans as they take to the skies. “The Horror of the Heights” is a 1913 short story by Arthur Conan Doyle about the mysterious deaths of pilots who are attempting to break altitude records in t…

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3.14 – The Time Monster 53:43

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The Master constructs a machine which lets him manipulate time and succeeds in summoning an Atlantean priest named Krasis to the present day, but his ultimate goal is to gain control of Kronos, a Chronovore native to the time vortex. The Master’s experiments with time alert the Doctor to his plans just as the Master is forced to travel back to anci…

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101 Dalmatians 78: 101 Dalmatians 19:53

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They clear off the soot and count all the puppies. They marvel at realizing there are 101 and try to decide what to do with them all. Minute 78 of “101 Dalmatians” from Walt Disney Animation. Disney Animation Minute Essentials (DAME) is part of Dueling Genre Productions. Season 3 of DAME discusses the Disney animated film “101 Dalmatians.” The crea…

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THE WIZ (1978) 1:48:00

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Premiering on Broadway in 1975, The Wiz: The Super Soul Musical “Wonderful Wizard of Oz” won seven Tony Awards including Best Musical and became a mainstream breakthrough for productions with all-Black casts on Broadway. By the late 70’s, Motown mastermind Berry Gordy would attempt to adapt the musical for the silver screen, bringing together a gen…

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101 Dalmatians 77: Hit Song 24:18

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Roger and Anita discuss Roger’s hit song. Suddenly there is barking. Nanny runs to open the door and a herd of dogs scamper in Nanny excitedly explains the soot and they start to clear off the dogs. Minute 77 of “101 Dalmatians” from Walt Disney Animation. Disney Animation Minute Essentials (DAME) is part of Dueling Genre Productions. Season 3 of D…

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101 Dalmatians 76: Crash 19:24

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The car chase continues. Both villain vehicles tumble down the hill. The villains somehow survive the crash and Cruella is distraught and yells at the Badduns. It transfers to the Radcliffe’s house with a radio, now playing “Cruella De Vil.” Minute 76 of “101 Dalmatians” from Walt Disney Animation. Disney Animation Minute Essentials (DAME) is part …

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Mabel and Dipper from Gravity Falls (tv 2012) 53:12

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Description Returning guest Josh Allen joins Joe to discuss the animated series Gravity Falls. The series is animated fantasy/comedy/cryptid/coming of age/mystery/adventure show and it is fantastic. We’re talking about the 12-year-old twins Mabel and Dipper, who go to spend the Summer with their Great Uncle Stan in the small town of Gravity Falls w…

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Mabel and Dipper from Gravity Falls (tv 2012) 53:12

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Description Returning guest Josh Allen joins Joe to discuss the animated series Gravity Falls. The series is animated fantasy/comedy/cryptid/coming of age/mystery/adventure show and it is fantastic. We’re talking about the 12-year-old twins Mabel and Dipper, who go to spend the Summer with their Great Uncle Stan in the small town of Gravity Falls w…

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2.14 – The Wheel in Space 58:19

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The unmanned rocket Silver Carrier is millions of miles off course, drifting near a space station known as the Wheel. The Wheel’s commander initially plans to destroy the rocket outright, but instead agrees to dispatch some of his crew to investigate. When they discover the Doctor and Jamie on board the Silver Carrier, Bennett is convinced they are…

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Adapting Superman (special 2025) 55:12

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Description Returning guest John Darowski joins Joe to discuss the long history of adapting Superman into additional media outside of the comic books where the character first appeared. John is the editor of the essay collection Adapting Superman, making him an expert on this topic. Support Patreon Show Notes Adapting Superman – Amazon…

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Paula Hawkins 29:06

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Presented by James Naughtie, Radio 4's Bookclub, speaks to the writer Paula Hawkins about her debut thriller The Girl On The Train. The book was published by Doubleday in 2015 to great acclaim and has sold millions of copies. Told in the first-person the novel's protagonist is Rachel Watson, a 33-year-old divorcee with addiction issues. The book wa…

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The teammembers from X-Factor #87 (comic 1992) 56:49

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Description Returning guest Andrew Deman joins Joe to discuss the comic book issue X-Factor #87 which had a cover date of December 1992. This classic issues sees a therapist meet with each member of the team and provide new insights into their personalities and motivations. The issue was written by the legendary comic book writer Peter David, and w…

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Seeking the Will of the Father - November 1996 35:53

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We tend to seek to please men instead of seeking to please the Father. Jesus did not seek glory from men but from the Father, so that He could bring glory to the Father. Do you receive from God just for your own personal gain or to bring glory to the Father?By Pastor Jack Ruth

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Shane and Joe from Shane (film 1953) 55:10

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Description Producer Andrew joins Joe to discuss the classic western film Shane. Based on the 1949 novel by Jack Schaefer, the film was directed by George Stevens and stars Alan Ladd as Shane and Van Hefline as Joe. It tells the story of a drifter cowboy coming into town and helping the homesteaders fight off an evil cattle baron. Support Patreon S…

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Sophie Ducel and Barry Bleeker from Castle of Water (novel 2017) 1:10:45

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Description Returning guest Kestra Darowski joins Producer Andrew and Joe to discuss the novel Castle of Water. This novel by Dane Hucklebridge tells the story of a stranded pair of strangers trying to survive on a deserted island. Support Patreon Show Notes Dane Huckelbridge – Author websiteBy Dueling Genre Productions

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Pentecost - May 1997 38:05

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If you are a Christian without power, you have already lost the battle. We need the Holy Spirit to come alive in us as Believers. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. -Acts 1:8.…

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Adrian Monk from Monk (TV 2002) 58:10

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Description First-time (sort of) guest Stephanie Siler joins Joe to discuss the classic tv mystery show Monk. Adrian Monk, played by Tony Shalhoub, is an obsessive compulsive private investigator who struggles with all of the phobias while also solving a mystery each week. We’re discussing why the show was so successful, the strengths of the perfor…

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Inverted Detective Stories or “HowCatchEms” (special 2025) 1:08:27

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Returing guest Chris “Mav” Maverick and Stephanie Siler join Joe to discuss the inverted detective story, also sometimes called the HowCatchem instead of the WhoDunIt. In these stories, the audience knows how the bad guy is (often the murderer), and the tension is in how the protagonist detective figures it out and catches them rather than in tryin…

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Kit de Waal 28:40

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Presented by James Naughtie, BBC Radio 4's Bookclub, speaks to the award-winning writer Kit de Waal about her heart-rending debut novel, My Name Is Leon. Published in 2016 by Penguin it's the story of two brothers separated after one is adopted. The book, now taught on the curriculum in English schools, takes us back to 1980s Birmingham, and while …

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A Glimpse Into Living Word Church - March 1997 24:06

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God wants to use your life to fulfill His dreams. It is His Word and His presence that keep everything working around us. When we worship, miracles and provision simply happen in God's presence. God has given us the capacity to be the best lovers in the world. It is out of our love for the Father that we share Jesus with the people around us.…

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Maggie and Hopie from Love and Rockets (comic 1981) 54:06

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Description Returning guest Wayne Wise joins Joe to discuss Love and Rockets, one of the iconic independent comic books from the 1980s. Created by the Hernandez Bros, we are discussing some of the first stories they produced in this long-running series. It’s hard to describe the exact tone and narrative of this eclectic series, but we enjoy talking…

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Jack Ryan from The Hunt for Red October (novel 1984) 58:50

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Description Returning guest Virginia McAlister joins Joe to discuss the first novel about Jack Ryan, a character who has been adapted into many different media since his debut appearance. Written by Jack Ryan, The Hunt for Red October tells the story of a Russian submarine commander who is attempting to defect to the United States and CIA analyst w…

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Mr. Miyagi and Daniel LaRusso from The Karate Kid (film 1984) 1:17:52

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Description Returning guest Branden Ushio joins Joe for a trip down 80s-Nostalgia Lane as they discuss The Karate Kid. We’re talking about Mr. Miyagi and Daniel LaRusso, one of the iconic teacher-student pairings in pop culture. We discuss the real-world inspirations for the film, what makes this particular film work so well, and some of the differ…

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Marriage Covenant - November 1997 39:44

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Are you praying for the best marriage in the world? God just might give it to you. As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another. - Proverbs 27:17. There is something added when different personalities come together. God causes the differences in men and women to sharpen one another. Even though there may be rough patches, we are not meant …

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Andy Taylor and Barney Fife from The Andy Griffith Show (tv 1960) 52:59

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Desription Producer Andrew and Joe are talking about a classic tv sitcom The Andy Griffith Show. We talk about the show’s legacy, the cast’s roles in the series, and why this remains an iconic piece of popular culture. Support Patreon Show Notes The Andy Griffith Show – Wikipedia Andy Griffith – WIkipedia…

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Tom Holland 28:37

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Presented by James Naughtie, Bookclub speaks to the award-winning writer, historian, and podcaster, Tom Holland, about his book Rubicon, which looks at the triumph and tragedy of the Roman Republic. Originally published in 2003, the book won the PEN Hessell-Tiltman prize for non-fiction, and it unravels the myths and realities of ancient Rome as it…

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UFO Stories (special 2025) 56:37

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Special Guest Gabriel McKee joins Joe to discuss the early history of UFO stories in American culture. McKee has a new book, The Saucerian, that is about Gray Barker, one of the early publishers to promote and publish UFO stories. Show Notes Gabriel McKee – Author websiteBy Dueling Genre Productions

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Multitudes - October 1996 45:44

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If we have to see to believe, we already have a huge problem. Strangely, seeing miracles does not cause you to believe God. It is the Word that brings us to believe. You cannot build on signs and wonders alone, but if you build on the Word, the signs and wonders will follow.By Pastor Jack Ruth

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Ogami Itto and Daigoro from Lone Wolf and Cub (comic 1970) 51:52

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Description Returning guest Norman Mitchell joins Joe to discuss the classic manga series Lone Wolf and Cub. An immensely influential text, Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojima’s story of a wandering assassin seeking revenge while caring for his three-year-old son is considered a masterpiece of comic storytelling. Support Patreon Show Notes Lone Wolf and …

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Powell, Donovan, and Speedy from “Runaround” (short story 1942) 51:09

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Description Returning guest Branden Ushio joins Joe to talk about the Isaac Asimov short story “Runaround.” This short story is the first instance of Asimov’s Three Laws of Robotics being used in any of his stories. These Laws have become a key foundation for the sci-fi genre, and Asimov points out the problems with these laws in this first instanc…

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Windshield or Bug? - November 1996 46:28

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In this fallen world, we have the right to give up when we fall, but we are not citizens of this world. In God's kingdom, when we fall, we have the right to get back up, and we have God's help in getting back up. Pity parties are not allowed in the kingdom of God. We have the privilege of getting back up. No matter what we are facing or how bad it …

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Kuzko, Yzma, Kronk, and Pacha from The Emperor’s New Groove (film 2000) 56:08

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Description Returning guest Kestra Darowski joins Joe to discuss the Disney animated film The Emperor’s New Groove. This episode has some of the most surprising behind-the-scenes trivia discussion of any story we have ever discussed! What happened during the development of this film is absolutely wild. Support Patreon Show Notes Emperor’s New Groov…

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Frieren from Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End (tv 2023) 1:03:59

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Description Returning guest Norman Mitchell joins Joe to discuss Freiren from the anime series Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End. The series is an adaptation of a manga series and explores what life is like for Frieren, an elf who had a decades-long adventure with two humans and a dwarf. Now, 50 years later, Frieren is unchanged, but her friends are mu…

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Joanne Harris: Chocolat 28:35

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Led by presenter James Naughtie, the writer Joanne Harris takes questions from a BBC Bookclub audience on her best-selling novel, Chocolat. Published in 1999, the book follows the character of Vianne Rocher, a chocolate-maker and sometime witch, who arrives in the village of Lansquenet-sous-Tannes with her six-year-old daughter Anouk at the beginni…

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Secret Truth Revealed - February 1998 34:40

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God's Word is what makes the world make sense. There are things hidden in the scriptures since the foundation of the world. The things that were hidden are now being revealed. It's not what man says but what God's Word says that will get us through these days. The more Word we get working in us, the better things will become.…

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Sergei Kravinov from “Kraven’s Last Hunt” (comic 1987) 1:10:23

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Description Returning guest Christopher “Mav” Maverick joins Joe to discuss a classic Marvel Comics story, “Kraven’s Last Hunt.” Written by J.M. DeMatteis with pencils by Mike Zeck and inks by Bob McLeod, this storyline tells about Kraven’s final hunt (for the time) to capture Spider-Man. We are discussing the classic comic book storyline involving…

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Survivor Season Mount Rushmore (Special 2025) 58:23

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Description First-time guest David Bloomberg joins returning guest Kate Darowski and Joe to discuss the best seasons of Survivor. We’re each building a Mount Rushmore of Survivor Seasons, so at the end of the podcast you have 12 seasons of Survivor you could go check out if you’re wanted to explore Survivor. David Bloomberg has been writing about (…

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What The Word Believe Means - January 1998 43:25

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The word believe means more than just believing that God exists. Believe means to release faith in Jesus. We learn to release faith in all that Jesus is and what He came to do on this earth. When we believe and come under His authority, we now walk in authority. There is no authority in our own name or our own power our authority comes from the pow…

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Louise Banks from Arrival (film 2016) 1:03:30

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Description Returning guest Rachel Armstron joins Joe to discuss the film Arrival. Starring Amy Adams as Louise Banks, Arrival is an adaption of Ted Chiang’s short story “Story of Your Life.” The contemplative film explores issues of language, aliens, and a surprise twist that flips the story on its head. Support Patreon Show Notes Arrival – Wikipe…

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Romeo and Juliet from The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet (play 159?) 1:02:27

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Description Returning guest Virginia McAlister joins Joe to discuss William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. We talk about the play’s history (it’s wild), it’s place in our culture (it’s everywhere), and, of course, dig into the characters themselves (they’re super-interesting). Support Patreon Show Notes Romeo and Juliet – Wikipedia William Shakesp…

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Natalie Haynes 28:41

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Led by presenter James Naughtie, a BBC Bookclub audience in Glasgow speaks to the author Natalie Haynes about her 2019 novel - A Thousand Ships - which retells the ancient Greek myths from a woman's perspective. Penelope, Clytemnestra, Andromache and Cassandra among others, all make appearances, but their stories are given a new voice and a fresh e…

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Are You Spoiled? - March 1997 45:06

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We are living in a spoiled generation. Kingdom living has a price to pay. When our comfort zone takes priority over the kingdom of God, we have a problem. When you grow up in comfort, you lack the strength it takes to resist temptation and the strength it takes to have a successful life. We need to ask ourselves, honestly, do we see God as the Mast…

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The ensemble from Grey’s Anatomy (tv 2005) 55:19

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Description Returning guest Kestra Darowski joins Joe to discuss the long-running tv show Grey’s Anatomy. We’re discussing the pilot, “A Hard Day’s Night,” which aired in 2005. We discuss the characters we meet in this episode and the long-term success of the franchise. We also touch on the medical show genre as a tv staple. Support Patreon Show No…

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Alicia Masters in Fantastic Four #19 (comic 2024) 47:53

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Description First-time guest Ryan North to discuss a comic book he wrote, Fantastic Four #19, “The Perfect Storm.” Ryan North is known for the webcomic Dinosaur Comics, as well as writing for Marvel Comics and other comic companies. In his this issue, Alicia Masters is the protagonist in a noir-adventure. We talk about the history of Alicia Masters…

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Resurrection Sunday - March 1996 42:04

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Resurrection from the dead is what makes Christianity the truth. Every other religion has a dead leader. Jesus Christ is the only one who was raised from the dead.By Pastor Jack Ruth

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Silliness, Absurdity, and Comedy (special 2025) 57:11

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Description Returning guest Kevin Anthony joins Joe to discuss the value of silliness, absurdity, and comedy. We talk about shows like Taskmaster and comedians like James Acaster as we have an open-ended conversation about what makes us laugh and why it matters.By Dueling Genre Productions