Best Pace Warfield Podcasts (2025)

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HNAC Covers Pet Sematary (1989) with Brandon Grafius 1:25:55

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Emily (they/them) and Pace (they/them) are joined again by Brandon Grafius as he talks about his new book Scared by the Bible: The Roots of Horror in Fiction. We then dissect the film Pet Sematary. Will you come over and play with me? First I play with Jud. Then mommy came, and I played with mommy. Will you play with us? CW: Discussion of racism, t…

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HNAC Covers Night of the Living Dead (1968) 1:20:34

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Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) continue our quest for brains by covering the classic Romero flick Night of the Living Dead. CW: discussion mentions racism, lynching, and sexual assault Media Referenced in Episode: -Emily's art project on insta -The Free People's Village by Sim Kern -On Repentance and Repair by Danya Ruttenberg Support us on…

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HNAC Covers White Zombie (1932) 58:03

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Pace and Emily cover the first zombie movie, White Zombie. CN: racism, colonialism, film's depiction of blackface Books mentioned in episode: -On Repentance and Repair by Danya Ruttenberg -The Magic Island by William Seabrook -The Black Guy Dies First by Robin R. Means Coleman and Mark H. Harris -Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine Support us on P…

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HNAC Covers Deep Blue Sea (1999) with River Cook Needham 1:32:01

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Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) are joined by River Cook Needham (she/fae) to cover the 1999 classic sharksploitation film, Deep Blue Sea. CW: Suicide mention Books referenced in episode: -Q Rag Zine by Pace Warfield -Currents in Theology and Mission Vol. 48 N. 3, co-edited by River Cook Needham and Pace Warfield -On Repentance and Repair: M…

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This Way Lies Madness: A Chat with Authors of the Anthology 1:24:41

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Pace and Emily sit down with horror authors Sara Larner, Alan Baxter, and Callum Rowland to discus the upcoming horror short story anthology This Way Lies Madness: Short Stories from the Edge of Darkness, edited by Lee Murray and Dave Jeffrey, and published by Flame Tree Publishing. Pre-order your copy now! CW: discussion of suicide and mental heal…

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HNAC Covers Serial Mom (1994) with special guest Dr. Peter Marra 3:04:00

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Pace and Emily are joined by Peter Marra, author of Queer Slashers, to talk about the iconic 90s film Serial Mom. CW: discussions of queer and transphobia, fatphobia, and misogyny Links to media: -Queer Slashers by Peter Marra -You Must Take Part in Revolution by Badiucao and Melissa Chan -Twenty-Four Seconds from Now by Jason Reynolds -Braiding Sw…

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End of Season Witch Retrospective 3:09:43

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Join us as we wrap up the season, talk about our favorite movies, and all the witch things going on.

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Politics Nerds at Church 4 - Habeas Corpus and the ACLU 18:47

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Suzannah gets into the attacks of the Trump administration against Habeas Corpus and suggests supporting the ACLU.

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HNAC Covers Wicked (2024) 2:22:17

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Emily, Suzannah, and Pace cover the 2024 film Wicked. Like and subscribe! Media referenced this episode: -There Is a Door in This Darkness by Kristin Cashore -Star Wars: Leia, Princess of Alderaan by Claudia Gray Support us on Patreon! Buy some merch! Subscribe to our newsletter! Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Bluesky for all the la…

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Politics Nerds at Church 3 - Ordo Amoris, Kilmar Abrego Garcia, and Scripts 26:04

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Here is our third minisode, Politics Nerds at Church, where we talk about JD Vance's feud with (and possible contribution to the death of) Pope Francis, the illegal ICE kidnapping of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, and scripts you can use with your legislator. Pope Francis' Letter to US Bishops Script for calling a legislator: State your name, say that you a…

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HNAC Covers The Love Witch (2016) 1:36:23

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Emily, Suzannah, and Pace cover the 2016 film The Love Witch. Like and subscribe! Media referenced in episode: -Nerds at Church podcast episode on spirituality and organized religion -ContraPoints YouTube Channel -The Monkey (2025) directed by Osgood Perkins -Stardew Valley video game by ConcernedApe -Hell of a Summer (2025) directed by Finn Wolfha…

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HNAC Covers The Covenant (2006) 1:37:39

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Emily, Suzannah, and Pace cover the 2006 film The Covenant. Like and subscribe! Content Warnings: discussion of sexism and sexual assault in relation to the plot of the film Media Referenced: -There is a Door in this Darkness by Kristin Cashore -Jane Unlimited by Kristin Cashore -Clean Slate tv series -Mickey 17 (2024) directed by Bong Joon Ho -Ner…

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Politics Nerds at Church 2 - Boycotts and Educate Yourself 9:46

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Welcome to our mini-segment, Politics Nerds at Church, where we share advocacy items, tips, commentary, and action items about something going on in the world of politics. In this episode we talk about boycotting and education to combat overwhelm. -The Indivisible Guide to Democracy on the Brink -LegalEagle YouTube Channel…

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HNAC Covers The Blair Witch Project (1999) 1:50:27

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Join Emily (they/them), Pace (they/them), and Suzannah (she/her) as they cover 1999's surprise blockbuster film The Blair Witch Project. We talk about found footage films, the real tea about Burkittsville, and what NOT to do when camping. Film conversation starts at 31:30. Media referenced in the episode: -Bitterblue by Kristin Cashore -Galaxy: The…

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Politics Nerds at Church 1 - Aiding Federal Workers 10:08

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Welcome to our new mini-segment, Politics Nerds at Church, where we share advocacy items, tips, commentary, and action items about something going on in the world of politics. Our first episode is on providing aid for federal workers in the midst of all of the lay-offs, cut backs, and unknowns. Find and contact your local and national representativ…

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HNAC Covers Suspiria (2018) with John Potter 2:42:40

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Pace (they/them), Emily (they/them), and Suzannah (she/her) are joined by editor and writer John Potter to discuss the 2018 film/remake/sequel/??? Suspiria! We talk about the horrors of ballet, post-war Germany, and and so much more. Content Warnings: Sexism, anti-semitism, and the holocaust as it appears in the film Books mentioned in the episode:…

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HNAC Covers My Bloody Valentine (1981) 2:06:12

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Pace (they/them), Emily (they/them), and Suzannah (she/her) take a trip up to Valentine Bluffs to talk about the iconic early 80s slasher My Bloody Valentine. Media Mentioned: -It Came from the Closet edited by Joe Vallese -The Lunar Chronicles by Marissa Meyer -The National AIDS Memorial Quilt -"On Martin Luther and Horror Movies" by Pace Warfield…

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HNAC Covers Matilda (1996) 2:01:44

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Join Emily (they/them), Suzannah (she/her), and Pace (they/them) as they cover the 90s classic Matilda. We talk about libraries, nostalgia, and so much more! Also, is Matilda a witch? Maybe? CW: discussion of abusive families, misogyny, and queerphobia Media Referenced: -Matilda by Roald Dahl -Moby Dick by Herman Melville -War and Peace by Leo Tols…

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HNAC Covers the Witches of Eastwick (1987) 3:04:53

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Pace (they/them), Emily (they/them) and Suzannah (she/her) tackle the Witches of Eastwick: the book, the film, and even mention the briefly-lived TV series from the aughts. We talk about the devil, feminism, and queerness, plus so much more! Support us on Patreon! Buy some merch! Subscribe to our newsletter! Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Tw…

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HNAC Covers It's a Wonderful Knife (2023) with Br. JM Longworth 1:41:38

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Join us as we talk about all things It's a Wonderful Follow us on socials:Twitter and Bluesky: HNACPodInsta, YouTube and Facebook: Horror Nerds at ChurchBecome a Horror Nerd or Horror Buff supporter and unlock access to exclusive episodes, movie commentaries, and BooTubes by going to Patreon.com/HorrorNerdsAtChurch. Check out our merch store at bit…

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HNAC covers Thanksgiving (2022) 1:36:43

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Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) wish you a happy Thanksgiving as we cover the 2022 holiday slasher Thanksgiving! We talk about the horrors of the holiday, capitalism, and how sin connects to everything. CW: discussion of genocide of first nations people and body horror Media mentioned: -A Queer Lectionary: (Im)proper Readings from the Margin…

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HNAC covers Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971) 2:40:30

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Pace (they/them), Emily (they/them), and Suzannah (she/her) cover the classic film Bedknobs and Broomsticks. Defeat fascism with witchcraft and queer chosen family! Also, congrats to our pet costume contest winners Dr. Popper and Gizmo! CW: discussions of facism, sexism, and queerphobia Media Referenced: -Fairest: The Lunar Chronicles by Marissa Me…

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HNAC Covers Halloweentown (1998) 1:42:57

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Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) cover the 1998 DCOM (Disney Channel Original Movie) Halloweentown! Is this movie the first one this season to pass the HNAC Test? Is the movie really just a big allegory for queerness and acceptance? And, how much of Emily's love of this film is nostalgia versus it actually being a good movie? Find out all of …

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HNAC covers Black Sunday (1960) with Qira Clarenbach 1:35:01

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Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) are joined by Qira Clarenbach (fae/faer) of Stone Circle Wicca to talk about the 1960 film Black Sunday. Is this a witch movie or vampire movie? Why even are we here covering this? Who knows! We talk about real world paganism versus how it's depicted in Hollywood and pop culture and so much more. Media referen…

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HNAC covers The Wizard of Oz (1939) 1:35:12

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Pace (they/them), Emily (they/them), and Suzannah (she/her) follow the yellow brick road, dodging everything from asbestos to super heated movie sets to bring you our episode on The Wizard of Oz (1939). We talk about the film's queer legacy, chosen family, and the God behind the curtain. I'd tell you more but I'm a Christian woman, y'all. Don't for…

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HNAC Covers Häxan (1922) 1:30:55

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Pace (they/them), Emily (they/them) and Suzannah (she/her) look at the 1922 silent film Häxan. We talk about the Malleus Maleficarum, the history of witchcraft, sexism, poverty, and so much more! Also, what is the weird obsession medieval monks have with anuses? And, don't forget to submit your pet (or plant or rock or stuffed animal) to our 4th An…

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Season 7 Introduction: Which Witch is Which? 1:45:39

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Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) introduce Season 7, all about witches! We start off with a speed dating round of questions before getting into all the movies and shows we will be covering. Suzannah (she/her), our Wild Magic Tech Genius, also shares some book and tv show recommendations. What themes do we anticipate coming up this season? Wha…

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Alien(s) Retrospective 2:11:47

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Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) are joined by Suzannah Porter (she/'her) to talk about all things Alien, Predtaor, AI and androids, and so much more. Find out how to make your own Predator's Blood cocktail by checking out this TikTok: https://shorturl.at/fCzuA Follow us on socials: Twitter and Bluesky: HNACPod Insta, YouTube and Facebook: Ho…

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Star Wars Film Retrospective 1:53:23

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Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) are joined by Slicer extraordinaire Suzannah Porter (she/her) to talk all things Star Wars movies. We rank the films and tv shows we've covered, trace our favorite characters throughout the franchise, and, if you stick around to the end, we share what movies are next for our upcoming Witch Season. Check out Pa…

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Alien: Covenant (2017) 1:37:46

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Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) travel to Paradise… and then lost Paradise (see what we did there?) as they cover Alien: Covenant. We dive super deep this time, talking about gnostic cosmology, covenantal theology, and Pace's Ace Thoughts. Media referenced: -Nerds At Church episode on Covenants -Star Wars: The Living Force by John Jackson Mi…

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Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker (2019) 1:39:47

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Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) follow the hidden path of the Sith to the planet Exegol as they discuss the final film of the Skywalker saga: Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker. They talk about ancestors, comp-hetting, and so much more. CW: racism and genocide mentions in the deep diveMedia referenced in this episode: -Star Wars Epi…

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Prometheus (2012) 1:53:33

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Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) board the Prometheus on a journey to meet God. Along the way they talk about the 2012 film coincidentally called Prometheus, aliens, and the motives of the android ai David. Also, Pace talks about their obsession with long-term nuclear waste disposal signs. CW: racism, sexual assault, sexism, and abortion, all…

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Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi (2017) 2:24:01

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Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) are joined by Brooke McLain (she/her) on a journey to Ahch-To, Canto Bite, and beyond as we discuss the film Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi. We talk about the art of failure, hero worship, and the nature of hope. Also, is this the best Star Wars movie? -Nerds at Church's Pentecost episode on the Holy Sp…

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Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem (2007) 1:11:04

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Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) visit the small "midwestern" town of Gunnison, Colorado to witness the epic battle between the Predalien and the Predator. We talk about hospitals, requiems, and the military industrial complex. Also, where can we find some of that dissolving blue glue? Media referenced: -Stefanie Kaylor's Zine article -The Re…

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Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens (2015) 1:50:34

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Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) decide the garbage will do and jump into the Millennium Falcon to talk about Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens. We talk about requels, the religion of the First Order, and fear as politics. Media referenced: -Nerds at Church's episode about male astronomers, including Neil DeGrasse Tyson -Nerds at Churc…

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Alien vs. Predator (2004) 1:26:41

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Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) visit Antarctica where all you need is a light jacket to talk about the film Alien vs Predator. We talk about how the real villain is capitalism, the religion and ritual of the predators, and the racism of the "aliens built the pyramids" theory. Who are you rooting for? Media referenced: -HNAC's first guest ap…

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Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith (2005) 2:07:19

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Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) visit ithe Galactic Senate on Coruscant just in time to watch the republic fall with thunderous applause as they cover Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. We get into misogyny, tragedy, and horror. Also, is this the beginning of R2-D2 and C-3P0's love affair? CW: discussions of misogyny, disability, an…

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Alien Resurrection (1997) with Jeremy Cobb 2:19:35

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Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) are joined by Jeremy Cobb of the 3 Black Halflings Podcast as they travel aboard the interstellar military frigate and battle toxic masculinities and human-Xenomorph hybrids, covering the film Alien Resurrection. We talk about motherhood, resurrection, cloning, and so much more. CW: discussion of sexism, racis…

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Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones (2002) 1:38:59

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Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) travel to Kamino to discover the clone army, made in secret! We talk about who we would marry, boink, and unalive, Padme's fleeting moments of clarity, the large polycule web of relationships around Anakin and Obi-Wan, and get into some theological discussions around cloning. CW: Discussions of sexism, murder,…

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Alien 3 (1992 - Assembly Cut) 1:09:29

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Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) track down the special edition of Alien 3 to watch the Assembly Cut--almost an entirely different film than the theatrical version. You do not need to watch the Assembly Cut to follow along, we talk about the differences between the two versions. We get into nihilism, religion in times of trial and death, and …

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Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace 1:47:07

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Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) strap into our N-1 Starfighters to confront the trade federation as we cover Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace. We talk about duality, pod racing, and whatever the hell midiclorians are supposed to be. CW: discussion of racism and sexism as related to the films Media referenced: -Nerds at Church episode …

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Alien 3 (1992-Theatrical) with Mae Forrest Barnes 1:40:27

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Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) are joined by Mae Forrest Barnes (she/her) to talk about Alien 3. We get into Ripley's butch shaved head, the religion of the inmates, and the absolute nihilism of this film. CN: conversation about the carceral system and mental health Support us on Patreon! Buy some merch! Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, an…

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Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (1983) 1:35:11

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Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) race speeders through the trees as we examine Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi. We talk about temptation, clerics, and love. Media referenced in the episode: Lent 4 Nerds at Church Podcast Episode Star Wars: Return of the Jedi by James Kahn On Writing by Stephen King The Writing Life by Annie Dillard B…

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Aliens (1986) 1:32:22

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Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) jump into our power work loaders to tackle the sci-fi action horror combo film Aliens (1986). We talk about Ripley's awesome hair cut, the themes of motherhood and religion, and just what is up with all the capitalism in space? CW: discussion of sexism, body horror, and anti-choice as related to the film Media…

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Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (1980) with Rev. Beth Wartick 1:46:17

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Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) are joined by Rev. Beth Wartick (she/her) to talk about The Empire Strikes Back. How weird is that kiss in the beginning? What does this film teach us about disability? And is this perhaps the best Star Wars film of all time? CW: discussions around disability, sexism, and incest as related to the film Media re…

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Alien (1979) 1:09:36

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Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) continue their trek through space by watching the all-time horror sci-fi classic Alien. We talk about cats in space, the phallic design of the xenomorph, and the horrors of capitalism. Also, is Alien the first slasher in space? CW: discussions around sex organs, human sexuality, and sexism Media referenced in …

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Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (1977) with Irreverent Bible Talk Podcast 2:04:55

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Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) are joined by Jennie and Josh of the Irreverent Bible Talk Podcast! We get into the religion of the Jedi, the sheer amount of sexism in space, adn why R2-D2 is the best character. Also, is this movie gay enough for Pace? CW: casual sanist language and conversations about sexism Media referenced: -Sabbath Sips …

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Book Club: From a Certain Point of View The Empire Strikes Back (2020) 1:49:54

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Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) take on the second collection of short stories in the Star Wars: From a Certain Point of View series: The Empire Strikes Back! We talk about the book in general before taking a deep dive into "Hunger" by Mark Oshira, "The Dragonsnake Saves R2" by Katie Cook, "There is Always Another" by Mackenzi Lee, "Faith in…

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Star Wars: Holiday Special (1978) with Ben Monroe 1:22:29

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Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) are joined by horror author and Star Wars fan Ben Monroe (he/him) to tackle one of Star Wars' most infamous entries: the Holiday Special. We get into Life Day, Itchy's... brain evaporator viewing habits, and whether or not Droids have souls. Books Mentioned in Episode: The Seething By Ben Monroe From a Certain…

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100th Episode Extravaganza with Ben Monroe 1:21:38

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Emily (they/them) and Pace (they/them) hand the podcast over to horror author extraordinaire Ben Monroe (he/him) to moderate YOUR questions! Join us for this fun, extra-length episode celebrating 100 episodes of HNAC! This episode was originally aired LIVE on Facebook, so please note the audio quality may not be as good as typical. Support us on Pa…