Category: Episodes

Blessings and Whoa’s!

This week, Sam and Brian take a break to discuss two new geeky things they’ve loved and one they haven’t. We talk Fantastic Four comics, Star Trek, “Everything Everywhere All at Once”, Station 11, and Netflix among other things. What’s a blessing and what’s a whoa? Gotta listen to find out!

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To help support the podcast, please visit our Ko-Fi page here: https://ko-fi.com/churchofthegeek

Theme song by @RickRackYouTube

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Gods in the MCU: Khonshu and Moon Knight

It’s a new day! Brian and Sam try a new format for episodes, looking to be shorter and tighter on topics. Also, a bit of a new category of episodes, Gods In The (Fill in the Blank Here). Sam and Brian look to explore the ways gods are used in comics and comic-related materials. We hope you all like it!

This episode has us reflect on the first real deity in the MCU, Khonshu from the Moon Knight series.

 Connect with us on Twitter @GeekChurch and on Facebook at Church of the Geek or at the blog Church of the Geek.

To help support the podcast, please visit our Ko-Fi page here: https://ko-fi.com/churchofthegeek

Theme song by @RickRackYouTube              
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Sam and Brian Review: The Batman

Sam and Brian discuss the newest DC offering of the dark knight, The Batman. We talk vengeance and vocation, as well as Sam’s fond memories of the “Great Pittsburgh Blizzard Game”, the modern church’s abandonment of the city, and the need for restorative justice in the world. And, in Batman’s quest for vengeance, is he the worst?

 Connect with us on Twitter @GeekChurch and on Facebook at Church of the Geek or at the blog Church of the Geek.

To help support the podcast, please visit our Ko-Fi page here: https://ko-fi.com/churchofthegeek

Theme song by @RickRackYouTube

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Do Tuskan Raiders Have Potlucks? Sam and Brian Discuss the Book of Boba Fett

Sam and Brian discuss the new Star Wars series, The Book of Boba Fett. Was it Boba Phat or Boba Phffft?

We talk misspent characters, pulled punches and Boba’s healing of body and soul. We also talk the church’s struggle with community and the individual. Plus just how much of a jerk is Luke? And please invite Sam to your next potluck!

Connect with us on Twitter @GeekChurch and on Facebook at Church of the Geek.

To help support the podcast, please visit our Ko-Fi page here: https://ko-fi.com/churchofthegeek

Theme song by @RickRackYouTube

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Steve to Sam, Clint to Kate – Passing the Mantle

It’s an extra special episode with two of our favorite people, Janel Baker and Rev. Shayna Watson! Inspired by our discussion of the Hawkeye series, the gang gets together to talk about the topic of “passing the mantle” in comics, movies, academia and the church.

Discussed:

  • the nuances and complexities of passing the mantle(s) in Thor
  • THAT batsuit
  • choosing the mantle vs. being chosen for the mantle
  • Michael Keaton’s eyes
  • comparing the prophet Samuel to Tony Stark
  • choosing new voices in academia
  • accepting the mantle without losing your identity
  • how do congregations pass the mantle of leadership well?
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