Ep. 221: body farms & the nature of gods

Click here to listen everywhere! Wanna know what happens between when a person dies and when they’re body is discovered? There’s a farm for that, and Marko tells us all about it! Then we discuss gods, what they say about us and our cultures, and why we believe in them. Highlights: [0:00] Marko tells CorriganContinue reading “Ep. 221: body farms & the nature of gods”

Ep. 203: halloween horror recs from the well to hell

Click here to listen everywhere! It’s been a minute since we updated the trusty JoAG columns o’ recs, so just in time for Halloween, we got a ton of recommendations for you, all released in the last 4 years! But first, we go deep into evangelicalism once more as we discuss a supposed portal toContinue reading “Ep. 203: halloween horror recs from the well to hell”

Ep. 148: Evolution & neurodivergence w/ Boffin Eileen!

We’re in for a huge treat this week as our favorite scientist Eileen Marks-Nelson joins us once again, and absolutely BLOWS OUR MINDS with a look into the relationship between neurodivergence and evolution. Highlights: [0:00] CoRri tells Eileen and Anna and Eileen about stupid and dangerous things people do for views on the internet[40:07] WeContinue reading “Ep. 148: Evolution & neurodivergence w/ Boffin Eileen!”

Ep. 139: Evangelicalism vs. the world

The release of the new Duggar family docuseries on Amazon has Americans talking about fundamentalism. We think the conversation needs to go further. Can evangelicalism be anything other than an ill in society? Let’s talk about it. Highlights: [0:00] Mark tells CoRri why were never fully safe from radiation[16:03] We have a new Ko-Fi episode,Continue reading “Ep. 139: Evangelicalism vs. the world”

Ep. 67: Miracles is it lads

Click here to listen everywhere! This week we’re following up on a viewing assignment from last week with Silent Night, and we’re talking about whether or not miracles are all around us (after a cold open about whatever the exact opposite of a medical miracle is). Highlights: [0:00} CoRri tells Mark about the medical mysteryContinue reading “Ep. 67: Miracles is it lads”

Ep. 48: The EXvangelicals

Click here to listen everywhere! Mark’s on a camping trip, so the inimitable Kristin Latourelle joins Corrigan to discuss their shared evangelical past and the very, very thin — possibly non-existent — line between mainstream Christianity and a cult. It’s a long one, so, y’know, use the time stamps. Highlights: [0:00] CoRri tells Kristin theContinue reading “Ep. 48: The EXvangelicals”

Ep. 2: A rapture phobia

Generations of evangelicals were terrified into letting Jesus save their souls after watching the 1972 Christian horror movie “A Thief in the Night.” In this episode, Corrigan makes Mark watch the film that launched a million rapture panic attacks, and Mark has A LOT of questions.  Highlights: We discuss the finer points of decapitation andContinue reading “Ep. 2: A rapture phobia”